BSCF's Objections to Planning Application for Maple Avenue

Mr C Dempster Development Control Department East Herts District Council Wallfields Pegs Lane Hertford SG13 8EQ

3 September 2008

Dear Mr Dempster

Reference Planning Application- 3/08/1163/FP---16 Maple Avenue, Bishops Stortford

I am writing to you on behalf of the Bishop's Stortford Civic Federation to object to this proposal.

Generally, it has become all too common, especially in Maple Avenue and its surrounding roads, for perfectly sound houses to be demolished in order that the space can be crammed with several houses. This destroys the character of the area, constitutes cramming and is unsustainable.

Your policy HSG7 and paragraphs 9.1.3 and 9.2.1 in the Built Heritage section argue firmly against this proposal. Maple Avenue was originally an Edwardian development of large houses with large gardens. There has been some, usually acceptable, infilling. However, this proposal is a step too far and should be rejected.

Yours Sincerely,
Richard. F. Hannah
Chairman, Bishop's Stortford Civic Federation