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Dismissed10 December 20213276571

17 Elgin Road, Cheshunt, EN8 8QL

Planning appeal 3276571 at 17 Elgin Road, Cheshunt, EN8 8QL (Broxbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 December 2021 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect upon the character and appearance of the area.

erection of a 2 storey dwelling to the side land of the existing 3 bedroom house

Authority
Broxbourne Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Smith A
Postcode
EN8 8QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect upon the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect upon the living conditions of existing and future on-site occupiers, having particular regard to the availability of private garden space
  • Whether or not acceptable living conditions would be provided for future on-site occupiers, having particular regard to bin storage
  • The effect upon highway safety and travel choices, having particular regard to the intended parking arrangements

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by introducing cramped built development to the side of a semi-detached pair at a prominent corner location, combined with limited harm to living conditions from inadequate garden space, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefit of a single additional dwelling.

The significant harm to character and appearance and limited harm to living conditions from inadequate garden space significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of delivering a single additional housing unit in an urban location and associated economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DSC1Policy DSC2Policy EQ1Policy TM5
National Planning Policy Framework
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