Planning appeal decision
17 Hazelmere Road, St. Albans, AL4 9RU
Planning appeal 3274283 at 17 Hazelmere Road, St. Albans, AL4 9RU (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 12 January 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
Extension and redevelopment of existing detached dwelling to create two semi-detached dwellings, 1 no. 4-bed with a new vehicular access and 1 no. 3-bedroom using the existing access
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- AL4 9RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The plot width and precedent of similar extensions to other corner houses demonstrated that the proposed development could be accommodated without harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2Policy 4Policy 69Policy 70
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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