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Dismissed20 January 20263369474

Bengeo Wick Sacombe Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3HG

Planning appeal 3369474 at Bengeo Wick Sacombe Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3HG (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 20 January 2026 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the wider area, including its effect on protected trees.

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Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Ellis D
Postcode
SG14 3HG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the wider area, including its effect on protected trees

What decided it

The development would create unresistible pressure from future occupiers to undertake works to protected trees that positively contribute to the area's verdant character, resulting in significant harm that outweighs the limited housing and economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
EHDP Policy DES2EHDP Policy DES3

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