1 Pathway Cottages The Ford, Little Hadham, Ware, Herts, SG11 2BX

Planning appeal 3373822 at 1 Pathway Cottages The Ford, Little Hadham, Ware, Herts, SG11 2BX (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 4 December 2025 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of 2no. outbuildings and erection of 1no. self-build and custom dwelling

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Francis L
Postcode: SG11 2BX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area
flood risk

What decided it

The proposal fails to demonstrate safe access and egress during a flood event and would harm the character and appearance of the area, and these harms are not outweighed by the benefits, particularly as the Framework's flood risk protections provide a strong reason for refusal.

The harm to character and appearance and the insufficient information regarding safe access and egress during a flood would outweigh the benefits of delivering a single self-build dwelling with energy efficiency measures and limited economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GBR2Policy DES4Policy WAT1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 181

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