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Dismissed14 November 20243338323

Saxons, Thorley Street, Thorley, Hertfordshire, CM23 4AS

Planning appeal 3338323 at Saxons, Thorley Street, Thorley, Hertfordshire, CM23 4AS (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 14 November 2024 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
CM23 4AS

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

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES4Policy HOU2Policy HA1Policy HA7Policy TRA3

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