Markyate Tandoori, 121 High Street, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 8JG

Planning appeal 3270460 at Markyate Tandoori, 121 High Street, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 8JG (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 January 2022 by Inspector Cooper W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

single storey rear extension, conversion of first floor into 1-bedroom flat, construction of outbuilding for storage in rear garden and retention of laying the tarmac in back garden of property

Authority: Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cooper W
Postcode: AL3 8JG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Markyate Conservation Area

What decided it

The lack of sufficiently clear detail regarding interior works required for the first floor conversion meant the proposal failed to demonstrate avoidance of harm to the listed building's fabric and special interest, and the limited public benefits did not outweigh the considerable importance and weight of this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS27
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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