Playing Field Behind 1-41 Goffs Lane and 113-159 Churchgate, Cheshunt, EN7 5EG

Planning appeal 6004350 at Playing Field Behind 1-41 Goffs Lane and 113-159 Churchgate, Cheshunt, EN7 5EG (Broxbourne) was allowed on 13 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of a building comprising 71 apartments for older people; 22 bungalows for older people, associated access, pumping and electrical substations, external works, landscaping and upgraded parking provision for the scout hut

Authority: Broxbourne
Appeal type: major · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: EN7 5EG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether there is a need to secure contributions in relation to affordable housing, NHS facilities, sustainable transport, fire, refuse and libraries

What decided it

The Inspector's conclusion that the proposal would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area, together with the s111 agreement satisfactorily securing the scheme as affordable specialist housing and removing the need for further contributions.

the public benefits of affordable housing for older persons clearly outweighs the very limited harm that would occur to the significance of the Grade I listed Church as a result of development within its setting

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CH11Policy DSC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy HE5Policy HE6Policy S3Policy DP3
Judgments: Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823 (Admin)

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