Planning appeal decision
13 Westfield Close, Waltham Cross, EN8 7EY
Planning appeal 3270131 at 13 Westfield Close, Waltham Cross, EN8 7EY (Broxbourne Borough Council) was allowed on 7 July 2021 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular respect to noise.
for the erection of a new three-bedroom dwelling to include the installation of rear facing solar panels to the proposed roof
- Authority
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Plenty B
- Postcode
- EN8 7EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dwelling on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular respect to noise
What decided it
The specified glazing and ventilation mitigation measures, combined with the proposed acoustic boundary fence, would limit noise impact to acceptable levels and achieve a good standard of amenity for future occupiers.
The locational benefits of the site and the proposed mitigation measures offset the noise levels apparent within the garden area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DSC1 of the Broxbourne Local Plan 2018-2033 (2020)Policy TM4 of the Broxbourne Local Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 180
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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