Planning appeal decision
7 Burton Close, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4GP
Planning appeal 3282946 at 7 Burton Close, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4GP (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 1 April 2022 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the variation of condition 3 would be acceptable, having regard to the effect upon the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
Proposed single storey side extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref CB/20/03325/FULL, dated 03 November 2020
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- SG5 4GP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the variation of condition 3 would be acceptable, having regard to the effect upon the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would not be harmful to character and appearance as the scale and positioning of the dome roof light are in keeping with subtle variations in design prevalent within the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1Fairfield Neighbourhood Plan Policy 1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
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