®Planning appeal decision
Bluebell Cottage (formerly Lilac Cottage), Hare Street, Buntingford, Herts, SG9 0DY
demolition of existing conservatory and chimney, erection of part single/part two-storey rear extension incorporating roof lantern, rear roof lights and terrace at first floor. Alterations to roof to include dormer windows to front and rear, alterations and insertion of fenestration, construction of boundary walls, raised rear patio, external steps, and landscaping
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of both the existing dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The material consideration that the proposed extension would extend a comparable distance to the neighbouring property's approved extension, would replace existing detractors, would not be highly visible from public viewpoints, and would retain the open countryside setting outweighed the conflict with local plan policies on subservience and scale.
Plan policies cited: Policy GBR2, Policy DES4, Policy HOU11
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