®Planning appeal decision
17 Elgin Road, Cheshunt, EN8 8QL
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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DSC1, Policy DSC2, Policy EQ1, Policy TM5
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.