115A Langley Road, WATFORD, WD17 4RP

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

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.

Plan policies cited: 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)

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