Planning appeal decision
13 Hampton Gardens, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0AN
Planning appeal 3271328 at 13 Hampton Gardens, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0AN (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 7 July 2021 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings.
described on the application form as “Proposed garage conversion, roof ridge to be increased in height with two pitched dormers to the front elevation and single dormer to the rear. Garage doors to be replaced with windows to the front elevation. Proposed Canopy to the rear
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- CM21 0AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings
- The effects upon the amenities of the neighbouring occupiers at no. 14 Hampton Gardens with regard to the potential for any loss of light and outlook
What decided it
The garage's location well back on the site, largely screened from public view, combined with the respectful design of the dormers and the adequate separation and roof profile to preserve neighbouring amenity, meant the development would not adversely affect character and appearance or neighbouring amenities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU11Policy DES4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
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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