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Allowed4 November 20213277121

115A Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4RP

Planning appeal 3277121 at 115A Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4RP (Watford Borough Council) was allowed on 4 November 2021 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area.

part single storey rear extension, first floor rear extensions; garage conversion; first floor side extension; double storey front extension; and loft conversion with front, rear, and left side dormers and right-side roof light

Authority
Watford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Colebourne S
Postcode
WD17 4RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area

What decided it

The proposed design represents a cohesive and well-articulated scheme which would be a visual improvement to the existing house and would not harm the character and appearance of the dwelling or the area, according with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy UD1 in Watford's Local Plan Part 1- Core Strategy 2006-31 (2013)Paragraph 8.3 in the Council's supplementary planning guidance 'Residential Design Guide' (2016)

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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