®Planning appeal decision
Land adjoining Arcadia, Ermine St, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AZ
the demolition of dilapidated barn and development of 1no. two-storey new build dwelling
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Unknown
- Inspector
- Bowden N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development is in a suitable location having regard to its access to services and facilities via sustainable modes of transport
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants
- whether the design of the dwelling demonstrates sufficient sustainability credentials
What decided it
The serious erosion of countryside character caused by introducing an urbanising residential development in the centre of an open field in a sensitive location outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and the proposal's other merits.
The benefits of housing delivery, a well-designed modest dwelling, and potential self-build credentials were outweighed by the serious harm to countryside character and the conflict with the development plan's objective of maintaining valued countryside resources, such that the tilted balance under NPPF paragraph 11(d)(ii) was not engaged.
Framework references: 11, 56, 110
Plan policies cited: GBR2, DES2, DES4, DPS2, TRA1, CC1, CC2, HD1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.