12 Thorn Grove, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LD

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Jarvis P

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.

Framework references: 11, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy HOU11, Policy DES4, Policy HDP2

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What an account adds

Draw a red line around your site and the appraisal follows.

Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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