®Planning appeal decision
165 Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6JG
Planning appeal 3284838 at 165 Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6JG (North Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 5 September 2022 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 Willian Way in terms of outlook, daylight and privacy.
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
- Postcode
- SG7 6JG
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- North Hertfordshire District Local Plan 2007 Policy 57emerging North Hertfordshire Local Plan Policy D1emerging North Hertfordshire Local Plan Policy D3emerging North Hertfordshire Local Plan Policy D2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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