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Dismissed1 November 20213272130

Oakmere Mews, Oakmere Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 5DT

Planning appeal 3272130 at Oakmere Mews, Oakmere Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 5DT (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 November 2021 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would provide appropriate living conditions for the future occupiers of the development, with particular reference to light and outlook.

the change of use from vehicle repairs, maintenance, valeting and office into two self-contained flats

Authority
Hertsmere Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Clarke B
Postcode
EN6 5DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development would provide appropriate living conditions for the future occupiers of the development, with particular reference to light and outlook
  • the effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of the nearby property of Reliant House, with particular reference to outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would not secure appropriate living conditions for future occupiers due to insufficient light and outlook, which outweighs the fallback position argument and conflicts with the development plan.

The lack of appropriate living conditions for future occupiers outweighed the material consideration of the fallback position regarding impact on neighbouring properties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SADM3Policy SADM30Policy CS22

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