Bridge Court, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7AT

two additional storeys to the existing building creating a 6 storey building with an additional 6No. flats, cycle storage and a new binstore area

Authority: Broxbourne Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Chalk M

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
Whether it would provide appropriate facilities for the storage of refuse and recycling

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery, with no material considerations indicating the appeal should be determined other than in accordance with the development plan.

The considerable benefits of housing delivery and sustainable location were outweighed by the cumulative harm to character and appearance (given great weight) and living conditions (given limited additional weight), with the harm significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy DSC1, Policy DSC2, Policy DSC3, Policy RTC2, Policy NEB4, Policy EQ1

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