®Planning appeal decision
21 Elm Ave, Watford, WD19 4BD
erection of 2 bedroom detached bungalow
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether or not living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling would be acceptable with particular regard to light, outlook and the provision of private amenity space
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 21 Elm Avenue with particular regard to light, outlook and privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance combined with unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing and economic benefits.
The significant harm to character and appearance and unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing delivery and associated economic and social benefits, even under the tilted balance test.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy UD1, Policy SS1, Watford's Local Plan Part 1 – Core Strategy 2013
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.