®Planning appeal decision
Saxons, Thorley Street, Thorley, Hertfordshire, CM23 4AS
demolition of Saxons and all associated buildings and the construction of 9no. dwellinghouses with associated landscaping, car parking, widened site access and other works
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the setting of the nearby listed buildings
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with regard to outlook, privacy and noise and disturbance
- whether the proposal would provide a suitable provision of parking
What decided it
The excessive scale and quantum of development on elevated land, positioned to the rear of frontage dwellings in a manner wholly at odds with the linear pattern of development along Thorley Street, would harm the character and appearance of the area and conflict with the development plan.
the limited benefits of housing delivery, preservation of living conditions, and preservation of listed building settings did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance and conflict with the development plan
Plan policies cited: Policy DES4, Policy HOU2, Policy HA1, Policy HA7, Policy TRA3
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.