38 North Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire , CM23 2LW

Planning appeal 3336977 at 38 North Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire , CM23 2LW (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 3 October 2024 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roof extension on the character and appearance of the existing building, streetscene and the Bishop's Stortford Conservation Area.

roof extension & alterations to create a second floor comprising 2 x one bedroom flats, part change of use of ground and first floor from class E (shop) to C3 (residential), two storey rear extension including new bin store and new entrance door to south elevation

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode: CM23 2LW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed roof extension on the character and appearance of the existing building, streetscene and the Bishop's Stortford Conservation Area
The standard of amenity for the future occupiers of the proposed residential units

What decided it

The proposed roof extension would be visually intrusive and damaging to the character and appearance of the conservation area and non-designated heritage asset, and this harm was not outweighed by the public benefits of creating 2 residential flats.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: HA2HA4DES4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 207Paragraph 208Paragraph 209Paragraph 11

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