Planning appeal decision
41 Selwyn Crescent, Hatfield, AL10 9NW
Planning appeal 3280941 at 41 Selwyn Crescent, Hatfield, AL10 9NW (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 16 December 2021 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the impact of the proposals upon the character and appearance of the area.
Double storey side extension and loft conversion
- Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- AL10 9NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the impact of the proposals upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The cumulation of the contrived roof forms and overly large rear dormer would constitute a poor design response that fails to meet the high standards of design sought through the Council's Supplementary Design Guidance and the National Planning Policy Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
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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