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Notice upheld10 December 20213271233

22 Selwyn Drive, Hatfield, AL10 9NJ

Planning appeal 3271233 at 22 Selwyn Drive, Hatfield, AL10 9NJ (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 10 December 2021 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.

without planning permission, the erection of a two-storey rear extension

Authority
Welwyn Hatfield Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Walker A
Postcode
AL10 9NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
  • the effect of the extension on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupier at 24 Selwyn Drive as regards outlook

What decided it

The extension causes significant harm to both the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area, and to neighbouring outlook, in conflict with the development plan and Framework design principles, with no material considerations outweighing this finding.

The benefits of additional space for the appellant's son and the sustainable location do not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and neighbouring outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2

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