Planning appeal decision
48, Carrington Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 2HA
Planning appeal 3277350 at 48, Carrington Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 2HA (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 November 2021 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the wider street scene.
proposed garage and alterations to the front driveway
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- WD6 2HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character of the wider street scene
What decided it
The proposed garage would materially and unacceptably detract from the character and appearance of the wider street scene, including the setting of Woodcock Hill Village Green, by introducing an urbanising impact into the open and spacious front garden environment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SADM30SP1CS22
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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