Bluebell Cottage (Formerly Lilac Cottage), Hare Street, Buntingford, Herts, SG9 0DY

Planning appeal 3341046 at Bluebell Cottage (Formerly Lilac Cottage), Hare Street, Buntingford, Herts, SG9 0DY (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 20 September 2024 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of both the existing dwelling and the surrounding area.

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
Postcode: SG9 0DY

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GBR2Policy DES4Policy HOU11

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