Planning appeal decision
323 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2AY
Planning appeal 3279295 at 323 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2AY (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 February 2022 by Inspector Sabu R, 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.
described as, ‘new dwelling house
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- EN6 2AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's siting close to the front boundary and its scale relative to the plot size would unacceptably harm the spacious, uniform character of the area in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SADM3SADM30SADM40SP1SP2CS1CS2CS12CS22
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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