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Dismissed28 January 20223276717

104 Estcourt Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2PZ

Planning appeal 3276717 at 104 Estcourt Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2PZ (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 January 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Estcourt Conservation Area.

erection of a 2 storey 2-bedroom dwelling on an infill plot at No.104 Estcourt Road

Authority
Watford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Jones R
Postcode
WD17 2PZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Estcourt Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposals on the living conditions of the neighbour at No.106 Estcourt Road, with regard daylight, sunlight and outlook
  • whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space
  • whether or not the proposed parking arrangements would be acceptable

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Estcourt Conservation Area, combined with significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and daylight, outweighed the modest public benefits of providing an additional house on a previously developed site.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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