®Planning appeal decision
138 Fore Street, HERTFORD, SG14 1AJ
Demolition of the existing building and erection of a new mixed-use development, comprising a retail/commercial unit on the ground floor; seven two-bedroom flats; six one-bed flats and associated car parking
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Clarke B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the Hertford Conservation Area
- whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for the future occupiers of the development
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Hertford Conservation Area was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal, particularly given that the Council can demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
the less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Hertford Conservation Area was not outweighed by the limited public benefits, including housing supply, uncertain affordable housing, limited economic benefits, and modest biodiversity improvements
Framework references: 206, 208
Plan policies cited: Policy DES3, Policy DES4, Policy HA4, Policy CC1, Policy EQ1
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