Zone Marketing Uk, Interior House, 40 Coldharbour Lane, HARPENDEN, AL5 4UN

retrospective planning approval to retain external storage container in brown

Authority: St Albans City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Couper C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The container's prominent forward siting, harsh functional appearance and prefabricated form cause harmful effects on the character and appearance of the area that are not outweighed by the temporary business benefits claimed.

The benefits to the appellant company of granting permission, even for a temporary period, do not outweigh the harm that the scheme causes to the character and appearance of the area

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy 69 of the City and District of St Albans District Local Plan Review (1994), Policy ESD1 of the Harpenden Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2033 (2019)

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