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Dismissed17 November 20253371375

12 Hallingbury Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LA

Planning appeal 3371375 at 12 Hallingbury Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LA (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2025 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Hallingbury Road street scene.

a dormer to each side and the rear of the existing roof

Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
CM23 5LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Hallingbury Road street scene

What decided it

The proposed dormers would create awkward alterations to the building's visually pleasing hipped form, resulting in a top-heavy appearance and prominent visual clutter that would be harmful to the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES4Policy HOU11(d)Policy HDP2b)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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