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Dismissed1 August 20243342761

25 Hampden Hill, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7JX

Planning appeal 3342761 at 25 Hampden Hill, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7JX (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 1 August 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 the streetscene.

a first-floor side extension above garage, single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, replace garage door with new front window and brickwork, and brick up side door

Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
McHugh I
Postcode
SG12 7JX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the streetscene

What decided it

The first-floor flat-roofed extension would be unacceptably harmful to the character and appearance of the dwelling and streetscene, conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES4Policy HOU11Policy W2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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