Planning appeal decision
44 Milton Road, Ware, SG12 0PZ
Planning appeal 3249828 at 44 Milton Road, Ware, SG12 0PZ (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 17 September 2021 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of development on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider area.
Proposed single storey side extension and loft conversion/first floor extension incorporating 2 no. dormer windows and 2no. Juliet balconies. Alterations to fenestration’ without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 3/18/0985/HH, dated 13 July 2018
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- SG12 0PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of development on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider area
What decided it
The slate roof and rendered elevations create a seriously harmful and discordant effect on the character and appearance of the residential area, conflicting with the requirement for materials to match the existing building and the design policies of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1 of the East Herts Local Plan Second Review April 2007Policy DES4 of the East Herts District Plan 2018Policy HOU11 of the East Herts District Plan 2018
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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