Planning appeal decision
Land Adj. 1 Railway Cottages , Station Road, Bricket Wood, AL2 3PE
Planning appeal 3268078 at Land Adj. 1 Railway Cottages , Station Road, Bricket Wood, AL2 3PE (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 1 July 2021 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed Air-Raid Precaution Railway Control Centre and the effect on its significance.
described as, ‘erection of two semi-detached dwellings
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- AL2 3PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed Air-Raid Precaution Railway Control Centre and the effect on its significance
What decided it
The setting of the listed building has evolved over time such that the site now provides a neutral contribution to its significance, and the building's significance is drawn from its uniqueness and strategic importance rather than the openness of the appeal site.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 86 of the City and District of St Albans District Local Plan Review Adopted 30 November 1994 Written Statement
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 145
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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