Planning appeal decision
128 Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7HR
Planning appeal 3338685 at 128 Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7HR (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 5 June 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there is a functional link between the host property and the proposed development.
the resubmission of proposal to demolish an existing garage and annex building, and to erect a two-storey side and rear extension (to provide accommodation for elderly relatives). The footprint and width of the extension has been reduced, and the layout altered
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- SG13 7HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether there is a functional link between the host property and the proposed development
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the streetscene
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and streetscene caused by the scale and design of the extension outweighs the functional link to the host dwelling and the personal circumstances of accommodating elderly relatives.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU13Policy DES4Policy HOU11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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