Planning appeal decision
32 Links Drive, Radlett, WD7 8BE
Planning appeal 3278391 at 32 Links Drive, Radlett, WD7 8BE (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 January 2022 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character of the area as a result of the loss of the bungalow's character.
demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new detached 2-storey, 4 bed dwelling with lower ground level to include associated parking, bin store and landscaping
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- WD7 8BE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character of the area as a result of the loss of the bungalow's character
What decided it
The proposal's scale, bulk and massing would result in loss of the bungalow's character in direct conflict with Policy HD7 of the adopted Neighbourhood Development Plan, which is an up-to-date development plan policy that must be the starting point for determination.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HD7 of the Radlett Neighbourhood Development Plan 2021CS Policy SP2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12
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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