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Dismissed23 July 20243332090

41 High Street, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AD

Planning appeal 3332090 at 41 High Street, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AD (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 23 July 2024 by Inspector Woodwards O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II* listed building, Victoria House.

the removal of existing conservatory, erection of rear single storey extension and loft conversion

Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Woodwards O
Postcode
SG9 9AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect of the proposal on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II* listed building, Victoria House
  • Effect of the proposal on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II listed buildings, named '35, 37, 37A, High Street', '39, High Street', '2 and 4, Baldock Road', and '6 and 8, Baldock Road' in terms of how the buildings are experienced in their settings
  • Character and appearance of the area, including whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Buntingford Conservation Area
  • Living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 39 and 37A High Street, with regard to overlooking and privacy

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II* listed building Victoria House and the settings of nearby listed buildings, combined with unacceptable loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers, outweighed the limited public benefits of modest domestic extension.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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