Planning appeal decision
43 Green Lane, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0JZ
Planning appeal 3280113 at 43 Green Lane, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0JZ (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed on 30 December 2021 by Inspector Metcalfe P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
single storey link extension, garage conversion and insertion of doors to first floor rear elevation
- Authority
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Metcalfe P
- Postcode
- HP3 0JZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- its effect on the character and appearance of the area
- its effect on the living conditions of residents
What decided it
The extension would be largely hidden from street view behind the existing garage and neighbouring properties, and the doors would not increase overlooking beyond the existing window, satisfying both character and amenity policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS11CS12Appendix 3Appendix 7
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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