32, High Street, Hunsdon, SG12 8NT

Planning appeal 6004253 at 32, High Street, Hunsdon, SG12 8NT (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 14 July 2026 by Inspector Jennifer Wallace, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building Shuttles and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hunsden Conservation Area.

Ground Floor Rear Extension/Internal Alterations to Kitchen and utility area. First Floor Ensuites to bedrooms

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: Jennifer Wallace
Postcode: SG12 8NT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building Shuttles and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hunsden Conservation Area
Whether the proposal would have an acceptable effect on archaeology

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building, being less than substantial but at the lower end of that range, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: EHDP Policy HA4EHDP Policy HA1EHDP Policy HA7EHDP Policy HA3EHDP Policy VILL1EHDP Policy DES4EHDP Policy HOU11Hunsdon Neighbourhood Plan policy HHD6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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