Land At Chruch Wood, Three Houses Lane, Codicote, Hertfordshire, SG4 8

Planning appeal 3375383 at Land At Chruch Wood, Three Houses Lane, Codicote, Hertfordshire, SG4 8 (North Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 7 May 2026 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

change of use of land to equestrian and erection of stables and covered ménage

Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Thandi B
Postcode: SG4 8TA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to any relevant development plan policies and the National Planning Policy Framework
The effect on openness and the purposes of the Green Belt
Flood risk
Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The proposed development constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt that would harm openness and character, and the appellant has not demonstrated very special circumstances to justify approval.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SP9D1NE2SP5NE8KBBE4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 154Paragraph 143Paragraph 115Paragraph 155Paragraph 153

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