5A Bluebell Walk, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0JQ

Planning appeal 3345760 at 5A Bluebell Walk, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0JQ (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 31 January 2025 by Inspector Brooker M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

the addition of half storey and dormers to existing dwelling

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Brooker M
Postcode: CM21 0JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt
The effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the appeal scheme on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent properties, with particular regards to privacy
If the proposal is inappropriate development, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the development

What decided it

The proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt with a 145% increase in volume that represents a disproportionate addition, and the identified harms to character, appearance and neighbouring privacy are not clearly outweighed by other considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GBR1Policy HOU11Policy DES4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 154Paragraph 145

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