®Planning appeal decision
58 Abbey Avenue, ST. ALBANS, AL3 4AZ
new build sustainable eco dwelling house to the rear of 58 Abbey Avenue
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- its effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 10 Rowlatt Drive in terms of privacy and the occupiers of other neighbouring properties in terms of noise
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance through incongruous backland development and the substantial loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers outweighed the modest housing benefit of a single dwelling unit.
the harm arising from the proposal in respect of character and appearance and loss of privacy significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of the scheme, such that the presumption in favour of granting permission did not apply
Framework references: 11, 74
Plan policies cited: Policy 69, Policy 70
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.