Markyate Tandoori, 121 High Street, Markyate, ST. ALBANS, AL3 8JG

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

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.

Framework references: 199, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy CS27

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