A useful appeal decision against suburban expansion south of Hereford was won in part on matters of ‘setting’ (listed buildings & locally registered parkland).
The appeal, concerned Home Farm, Belmont, Hereford.
The inspector writes:
‘The appeal is dismissed… The proposed planting, parkland management and measures intended to enhance biodiversity interests do not overcome or outweigh the harm that I have identified to the character and appearance of the area. As a consequence, the proposal would be at odds with the environmental role/dimension to sustainable development. Moreover, notwithstanding the shortfall in HLS, these adverse environmental impacts and the harm to the setting of heritage assets that I have also identified would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the economic and social dimensions/benefits…’
Appeal Ref: APP/W1850/A/13/2192461
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