Land North of East End, Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire SG9 0JT

Planning appeal 3372879 at Land North of East End, Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire SG9 0JT (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 30 April 2026 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

‘erection of a four-bedroom self-build dwelling with carport, garage, access, parking and landscaping’

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bowyer J
Postcode: SG9 0JT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the Hatfield Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and National Nature Reserve (NNR)

What decided it

The marked harm to the character and appearance of the rural area caused by the dwelling's excessive height, bulk and form relative to its surroundings, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited housing and economic benefits even under the tilted balance.

The limited benefits of housing supply contribution, self-build provision and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the marked harm to character and appearance contrary to Policies DES4 and GBR2 and Framework principles on design quality and local character, resulting in dismissal despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GBR2Policy DES4Policy NE1Policy ED2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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