Planning appeal decision
Peartree, Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4JJ
Planning appeal 3270353 at Peartree, Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4JJ (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 5 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 living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise.
described as, ‘erection of exterior terrace structure for new seating and smoking area, with provision of ancillary wcs and store room
- Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- AL7 4JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise
What decided it
The noise assessment failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not harm the living conditions of surrounding properties with regard to noise, as it did not account for additional people standing in the proposed building and beer garden.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 of the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan 2005 Adopted April 2005
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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