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Dismissed16 September 20213273242

20 Cassiobury Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7LB

Planning appeal 3273242 at 20 Cassiobury Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7LB (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 September 2021 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

an extension to the existing kitchen and lounge by 5m

Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Courtney T
Postcode
WD18 7LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The unduly excessive bulk and poor architectural integration of the extension with the host dwelling's existing character would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, conflicting with the development plan.

The benefits to the living conditions of the current occupiers were not persuaded to outweigh the harm to character and appearance identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SS1Policy UD1Watford Residential Design Guide 2016

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