Planning appeal decision
58 Tolmers Road, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4JY
Planning appeal 3272036 at 58 Tolmers Road, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4JY (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
the erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension with Juliette balcony, enlargement of existing front porch, front dormer, alterations to existing window openings and proposed window openings to dwelling house
- Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- EN6 4JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
- The living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers at 60 Tolmers Road with reference to outlook and loss of light
What decided it
The proposed front porch would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling, and the rear extension would result in significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of light and an overbearing presence.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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