40 Friars Road Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2NP

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of its location outside of any recognised settlement boundary and within the Rural Area Beyond the Green Belt, fails to meet any of the exceptions listed under Policy GBR2 of the East Herts District Plan 2018. It therefore constitutes an unsustainable form of development in this countryside location.
2. 2.The proposed location, layout, and internal configuration would create a self-contained unit capable of functioning independently from the main dwelling at 40 Friars Road, supported by its own private amenity space and living facilities. As such, it is considered that a clear functional link to the principal house has not been demonstrated, contrary to the criteria of Policy HOU13 of the East Herts District Plan 2018 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.The proposed development, by reason of its design, siting, and position, would result in significant harm to the verdant and open character and appearance of the Rural Area Beyond the Green Belt. The development would cause the erosion of the application site's rural character and result in a detrimental loss of, and harm to, its distinctive landscape features. Consequently, the proposal is contrary to Policies GBR2, DES2, DES3, DES4, HOU11, HOU13, and NE3 of the East Herts District Plan 2018, as well as the National Planning Policy Framework.
4. 4.The proposed development, by reason of its siting and configuration of openings, would fail to safeguard the character and amenity of the adjacent Public Right of Way (Braughing 017). The REHHZ resulting harm to the path's attractiveness and public enjoyment is contrary to Policies TRA2 and CFLR3 of the East Herts District Plan 2018 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
5. 5.By reason of incorrect and insufficient plans and supporting documentation being submitted, the proposed development cannot be fully or accurately assessed against the East Herts District Plan 2018. The application drawings and details fail to provide a consistent or accurate representation of the proposed building and site layout.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

SG11 2NP

Parish

Braughing Parish Council

Date validated

3 June 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Architect profile

JND DESIGN STUDIO LTD

Case officer

Daniel Clark