17 Cranleigh Close, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 6HH

Planning appeal 3281085 at 17 Cranleigh Close, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 6HH (Broxbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 December 2021 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect upon the character and appearance of the area.

change of use of part of the existing land into garden, conversion of garage into study, proposed first floor side extension and part first floor rear extension and ground floor side extension including parking for 2 cars

Authority: Broxbourne Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Smith A
Postcode: EN7 6HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect upon the character and appearance of the area
The effect upon the living conditions of on-site occupiers, having particular regard to the availability of private garden space
The effect upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No 26 Cranleigh Close, having particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area by the bulk, mass and design of the proposed extensions and the loss of the amenity space as a green visual break outweighed the limited benefits of the scheme.

The significant harm to character and appearance outweighed the limited weight attributable to the enlargement of the local housing stock, with the proposal conflicting with the development plan when read as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DSC1Policy DSC2Policy ORC3Policy EQ1

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