Policy information sourced from the East Herts District Plan
HOU12 Change of Use of Land to Residential Garden and Enclosure of Amenity Land
The change of use of land to residential garden may be permitted if the proposal:
- is not likely to result in an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and landscape;
- is well related to other residential land and does not involve a harmful incursion into the countryside;
- includes the provision of appropriate landscaping and boundary treatment.
The Council will seek to ensure the retention of amenity land/open space/landscaped areas around housing developments and planning permission for the enclosure of such land into gardens will not usually be given.
For more information please see the District Plan