®Planning appeal decision
165 Weston Way, BALDOCK, SG7 6JG
conversion of existing 3-bedroom house into 2no. single level apartments and construction of a new 2-bedroom house adjoined to 165 Weston Road
- Authority
- North Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harding C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 Willian Way in terms of outlook, daylight and privacy
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers in terms of internal space
What decided it
The substantial harm to living conditions of both neighbouring occupiers and future occupiers of the proposed dwelling, when weighed against the modest housing supply benefits in the context of a shortfall, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits and rendered the proposal unsustainable development.
The substantial harm to living conditions was afforded substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the significant weight given to the housing land supply shortfall and the limited weight afforded to the modest housing and economic benefits, such that the proposal did not represent sustainable development.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: North Hertfordshire District Local Plan 2007 Policy 57, emerging North Hertfordshire Local Plan Policy D1, emerging North Hertfordshire Local Plan Policy D3, emerging North Hertfordshire Local Plan Policy D2
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.