®Planning appeal decision
26 and 28 Upton Road, WATFORD, WD18 0JP
refurbishment of existing HMO (to include part demolition and rear extension, reduction from 27 to 25 rooms, new kitchens and plant room, external alterations (including removal of chimneys and rear fire escape and window amendments) and new residential development (Use Class C3) with associated amenity space, landscaping, disabled parking space, cycle parking, refuse storage and associated works
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the new development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the new development on the living conditions of the occupiers of existing and future properties
- the effect of the new development on trees
What decided it
The scale of development would result in overdevelopment of the site and excessive intensification of built form causing significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, which could not be overcome by the modest contribution of three dwelling units to housing supply.
The significant harm to character and appearance of the area, carrying significant weight, was not outweighed by the modest weight attributed to the contribution of three units to housing supply in a Borough with a housing land shortfall.
Plan policies cited: Policy SS1, Policy UD1, Policy SE37
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.