Planning appeal decision
8 Moat Side, Anstey, Hertfordshire, SG9 0DD
Planning appeal 3342536 at 8 Moat Side, Anstey, Hertfordshire, SG9 0DD (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2024 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the setting of Red Stack, the neighbouring property, which is a designated heritage asset and upon the living conditions of its occupiers.
Removal of rear canopy roof. Proposed loft conversion with 2 rear dormer windows and proposed bi-fold doors to rear elevation
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- SG9 0DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the setting of Red Stack, the neighbouring property, which is a designated heritage asset and upon the living conditions of its occupiers
What decided it
The proposal would introduce an intrusive visual element into the secluded setting of the adjacent listed building Red Stack and cause overlooking of its private garden, which are factors of considerable importance in the planning balance that outweigh the benefit of additional accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES4Policy VILL2Policy VILL2 at V(g)Policy HA1
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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