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Dismissed11 January 20223278711

1 Foresters Close, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 6TF

Planning appeal 3278711 at 1 Foresters Close, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 6TF (Broxbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 January 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing garage to 1 & 2 Forester Close, erection of 1 bedroom dwelling with associated parking and private amenity space

Authority
Broxbourne Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Chalk M
Postcode
EN7 6TF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether it would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the displacement of parking onto front gardens at a prominent location in the street scene outweighed the limited benefits of providing one additional dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

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