Planning appeal decision
41 Perham Way, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1LB
Planning appeal 3279152 at 41 Perham Way, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1LB (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 8 December 2021 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
a first-floor front, single storey side and part single, part two storey rear extensions following demolition of existing conservatory, garage conversion to habitable space, alterations to openings and landscaping works
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- AL2 1LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 38 Perham Way, in relation to outlook
What decided it
The proposed extensions would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and would comply with the relevant development plan policy and NPPF guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 72 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review (1994)
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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