®Planning appeal decision
8 Moat Side, Anstey, Buntingford, SG9 0DD
Planning appeal 3342719 at 8 Moat Side, Anstey, Buntingford, SG9 0DD (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 23 August 2024 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of future occupiers of the host dwelling and upon the Anstey Conservation Area and Red Stack which are designated heritage assets.
Removal of rear canopy roof and conversion of loft to habitable space with 2 rear dormer windows and 2 front rooflights
- 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 on the living conditions of future occupiers of the host dwelling and upon the Anstey Conservation Area and Red Stack which are designated heritage assets
What decided it
The minor harm to the significance of the listed building Red Stack caused by the intrusive visual impact of the proposed rear dormer windows in its secluded setting, which attracts considerable importance and weight under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and is not outweighed by the housing benefit of the proposal.
the minor harm to the setting of the listed building Red Stack, which attracts considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by the housing benefit of additional accommodation
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HA7 of the East Herts District Plan 2018
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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