Planning appeal decision
26 Capel Road, Watford, WD19 4AE
Planning appeal 3271051 at 26 Capel Road, Watford, WD19 4AE (Watford Borough Council) was allowed on 23 August 2021 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the house and the Oxhey Conservation Area.
a single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Greenwood L
- Postcode
- WD19 4AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the house and the Oxhey Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on living conditions at the neighbouring properties 24 and 28 Capel Road in terms of the effects on outlook and natural light
What decided it
The proposal, despite some conflict with design guidance, would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and would not significantly harm neighbouring living conditions, according with local plan and national policy aims for well-designed development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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