®Planning appeal decision
Oddicombe, Mill End, Standon, SG11 1LP
Planning appeal 6006553 at Oddicombe, Mill End, Standon, SG11 1LP (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector H Whitfield, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and its significance and the effect on the significance of Building South of No 3 Mill End, a Grade II listed building, through development within its setting.
the demolition of existing bungalow and outbuildings and erection of four 3- bed detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- H Whitfield
- Postcode
- SG11 1LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and its significance and the effect on the significance of Building South of No 3 Mill End, a Grade II listed building, through development within its setting
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants having particular regard to internal space
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of designated heritage assets, which provides a strong reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework and outweighs the limited public benefits of housing delivery.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area and listed building setting, attracting great weight and considerable importance, was not outweighed by the limited social, economic and environmental benefits of three additional dwellings on a small site, resulting in refusal despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy VILL1Policy DES2Policy DES3Policy DES4Policy HA1Policy HA4Policy HA7Policy SP4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 215
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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