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Dismissed3 October 20243340311

5 Highfield Road, Hertford, SG13 8BH

Planning appeal 3340311 at 5 Highfield Road, Hertford, SG13 8BH (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 house on the character and appearance of the Hertford Conservation Area.

the demolition of garage; erection of detached two- storey, five bedroom dwelling; installation of solar panels and air source heat pump and creation of new vehicular access way and parking

Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode
SG13 8BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed house on the character and appearance of the Hertford Conservation Area
  • the effect of noise from the proposed Air Source Heat Pump on the amenity of neighbours
  • the extent to which the proposal would meet sustainability objectives

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Hertford Conservation Area and the setting of the non-designated heritage asset, which would not be outweighed by the provision of a single additional dwelling even with a demonstrated five-year housing land supply.

the provision of a single dwelling would not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the conservation area and the setting of the non-designated heritage asset

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HA4Policy DES4Policy HA1Policy HA2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 208

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