Planning appeal decision
29 Heath Drive, Potters Bar, EN6 1EN
Planning appeal 3269454 at 29 Heath Drive, Potters Bar, EN6 1EN (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 July 2022 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Potters Bar Darkes Lane West Conservation Area.
the construction of single storey rear and first floor side/rear extension, and conversion of loft to habitable room to include associated roof alterations, rear dormer, and 3x roof lights
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- EN6 1EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Potters Bar Darkes Lane West Conservation Area
What decided it
The bulk and scale of the proposed crown roof would appear uncharacteristic and incongruous within the conservation area, causing less than substantial harm to its character and appearance that was not outweighed by public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14SADM29
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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