26 and 28 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP

Planning appeal 3277535 at 26 and 28 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2022 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the new development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode: WD18 0JF

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SS1Policy UD1Policy SE37

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