®Planning appeal decision
Red Cottage, Howe Green, HERTFORD, SG13 8LH
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
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.
Framework references: 56, 57
Plan policies cited: DES2, DES3, DES4, NE3, HOU12, CFLR6
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