Planning appeal decision
Land at 12 Russet Drive, Shenley, Hertfordshire, WD7 9RH
Planning appeal 3284407 at Land at 12 Russet Drive, Shenley, Hertfordshire, WD7 9RH (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 15 August 2022 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings.
without planning permission, the erection of two single storey timber side extensions to the east elevation of the property
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hawkins S
- Postcode
- WD7 9RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings
What decided it
The extensions do not cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling or surrounding area, and can be made compliant with design standards through a condition requiring improved external finishes to extension two.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SADM30Policy CS22Shenley Neighbourhood Plan Policy SC1Shenley Neighbourhood Plan Policy SC6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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