Planning appeal decision
Buzzards View, Shucknall Hill, Hereford, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3SL
Planning appeal 3354273 at Buzzards View, Shucknall Hill, Hereford, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3SL (Herefordshire Council) was dismissed on 14 August 2025 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
change of use of land to allow extension to rear of property. Retrospective permission also requested for new septic tank within the boundary of Buzzards View
- Authority
- Herefordshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Pickernell E
- Postcode
- HR1 3SL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
What decided it
The proposed extension would result in harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling due to its overall size, mass, and design, conflicting with Policies LD1 and SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LD1Policy SD1Policy WB3
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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