316 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, AL4 0DU

Planning appeal 3280882 at 316 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, AL4 0DU (St Albans City Council) was dismissed on 21 March 2022 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on living conditions of occupiers of 316 and 318 Hatfield Road, with particular regard to outlook.

demolition of rear extension, garage and outbuildings and construction of one single dwelling with associated parking. Follow-up application to previous proposal ref. no 5/20/1328

Authority: St Albans City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: White P
Postcode: AL4 0DU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on living conditions of occupiers of 316 and 318 Hatfield Road, with particular regard to outlook
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to the living conditions of occupiers of No 318, particularly in relation to outlook caused by the massing and height of the proposed dwelling close to the boundary, outweighed the marginal housing supply benefit.

The adverse effects on the living conditions of the adjoining dwelling at No 318 significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits identified in favour of the development, when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 69Policy 70
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 219

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