10 Delmar Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4LY

Planning appeal 3275458 at 10 Delmar Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4LY (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 March 2022 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether prior approval should be granted under Class AA of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO, having particular regard to the effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.

described as, “A second floor extension, with a gable roof to front & rear. Walls finished in a cladding to match existing. Fenestration & roof tiles to match existing

Authority: Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: O'Doherty A
Postcode: HP2 4LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether prior approval should be granted under Class AA of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO, having particular regard to the effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
whether prior approval should be granted under Class AA of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO, having particular regard to the effect of the proposal on the amenity of adjoining premises, in relation to loss of light

What decided it

The proposal would breach both the external appearance and amenity requirements of Class AA of the GPDO by appearing incongruous in the street scene and causing significant loss of sunlight to an adjoining habitable room.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS11CS12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 132

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