5 Highfield Road, Hertford, SG13 8BH

Planning appeal 6003979 at 5 Highfield Road, Hertford, SG13 8BH (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 14 April 2026 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hertford Conservation Area.

the demolition of side extension and erection of a dwelling

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sylvester G
Postcode: SG13 8BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hertford Conservation Area
The effect on the significance of the appeal building as a non-designated heritage asset
If harm arises, whether it is outweighed by other considerations

What decided it

The fallback development carries substantial weight in favour of the appeal and indicates that a decision should be made other than in accordance with the development plan, as the appeal scheme's harms would be no worse than those arising from the implementation of the fallback permission.

The considerable importance and weight attached to the harm to the conservation area and non-designated heritage asset outweighs the benefits of housing delivery under paragraph 11 of the Framework, but the fallback position tips the balance in favour of allowing the appeal as a departure from the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DES4Policy HA4Policy HA1Policy HA2Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy NE3Policy EQ4Policy WAT4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 73

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