®Planning appeal decision
Red Cottage, Howe Green, Hertford, SG13 8LH
Planning appeal 3375115 at Red Cottage, Howe Green, Hertford, SG13 8LH (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 5 February 2026 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, considering the siting, orientation, width, size, scale and design of the proposed dwelling and the level of excavation required.
the demolition of existing dwelling and ancillary buildings, removal of hardstanding. Erection of self-build dwelling, ancillary features and re-levelling of site
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- SG13 8LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, considering the siting, orientation, width, size, scale and design of the proposed dwelling and the level of excavation required
- Whether sufficient information has been provided to adequately assess the proposed development having regard to the level of excavation and the effect of the proposed development on trees and hedgerows on and around the application site
- Whether the development results in a loss of equestrian facilities and a change of use to garden land and the effects of this on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants having particular regard to outlook from habitable rooms
- Whether sufficiently accurate and consistent plans and information have been provided to allow an informed assessment of the proposal
What decided it
The proposed dwelling, despite its modern distinctive design, would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area given its appropriate siting, comparable size to neighbours, good screening, and consistency of the excavation approach with the building's architectural style.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 57
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.
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