®Planning appeal decision
164 Toms Lane, KINGS LANGLEY, WD4 8NZ
double storey rear and side extension, loft extension, internal alterations
- Authority
- Three Rivers District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Britnell S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt, having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and relevant policies of the Development Plan
- The effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- If the proposal is inappropriate development, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify it
What decided it
The substantial harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness and loss of openness was not clearly outweighed by the private benefits of increased accommodation and efficient use of the property.
The substantial harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness and loss of openness was not clearly outweighed by other considerations, so very special circumstances did not exist.
Framework references: 137, 147, 148, 149
Plan policies cited: Policy DM2, Policy CP11, Policy CP1, Policy CP12, Policy DM1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.