®Planning appeal decision
12 Thorn Grove, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LD
Planning appeal 3346838 at 12 Thorn Grove, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LD (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 January 2025 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the site and surroundings.
Single storey side extension incorporating balcony with balustrade, two storey and first floor extensions to front/side, creation of loft room with insertion of rooflights to all elevations, erection of solar panels and external alterations to existing dwelling; and creation of three, five bedroomed detached dwellings with creation of access, parking and landscaping
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- CM23 5LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect on the character and appearance of the site and surroundings
- the living conditions of the occupiers of the proposed and adjoining properties
What decided it
The harmful impact on the character and appearance of the area and the unacceptable adverse impact on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers through overlooking substantially and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in a sustainable location.
The benefits of housing delivery in a sustainable location were given only moderate weight and were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial adverse impacts on character and appearance and the unacceptable impact on the amenities of adjoining occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU11Policy DES4Policy HDP2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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