Planning appeal decision
Land at Laurel Bank , Hemel Hempstead , HP3 0NX
Planning appeal 3268495 at Land at Laurel Bank , Hemel Hempstead , HP3 0NX (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed on 3 August 2021 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the construction of a bungalow with associated access, parking, and landscaping
- Authority
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clarke B
- Postcode
- HP3 0NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed bungalow would not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, as it would be consistent with the variety of dwelling types, masses, designs and setbacks already present in Laurel Bank and neighbouring streets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS11Policy CS12
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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