Planning appeal decision
31 Gaywood Avenue, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8QE
Planning appeal 3265298 at 31 Gaywood Avenue, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8QE (Broxbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2021 by Inspector Cooper W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA of the GPDO.
prior approval for construction of an additional floor above the principal part of the house to add additional living space to the existing dwelling house
- Authority
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cooper W
- Postcode
- EN8 8QE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA of the GPDO
What decided it
The proposed heightened bulk and substantial width of the building, combined with the discordant appearance of the row of obscure glazed windows on the rear elevation, would have an adverse impact on the amenity of adjoining premises and the external appearance of the dwellinghouse, failing to meet the permitted development criteria.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ1
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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