12 Marshalls Heath Lane, Wheathampstead, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8HR

erection of a first floor extension above original dwelling with rear terrace at first floor and construction of a single storey front infill

Authority: St Albans City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Aqbal M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt in terms of the National Planning Policy Framework and development plan policy
If the development would be inappropriate, whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify it

What decided it

The proposal fails the disproportionality test under NPPF paragraph 149(c) and would cause harm to Green Belt openness that is not clearly outweighed by other considerations, including the limited weight afforded to the fallback position.

Framework references: 149

Plan policies cited: Policy 1, Policy 13

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