Planning appeal decision
63 Third Avenue, Watford, WD25 9QD
Planning appeal 3272301 at 63 Third Avenue, Watford, WD25 9QD (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 July 2021 by Inspector Troy D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
erection of double storey side extension
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Troy D
- Postcode
- WD25 9QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The proposed two-storey side extension would result in substantial bulk and an incongruous, out-of-keeping addition that would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and the area, contrary to development plan policy and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS1Policy UD1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 124Paragraph 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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