®Planning appeal decision
43 Winstre Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5DR
Planning appeal 3285502 at 43 Winstre Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5DR (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 August 2022 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character of the area, in respect of the provision made for waste storage.
change of use and conversion from Class C3 single dwellinghouse to sui generis House in Multiple Occupation, roof lights to front roof slope, alterations to rear windows
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- WD6 5DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character of the area, in respect of the provision made for waste storage
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in respect of noise and disturbance
- whether the proposed development makes suitable provision for parking, and any associated effects on the adjoining highway
What decided it
The significant detriment to the residential character of the area caused by prominent waste storage at the front of the property, combined with unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions from increased noise and disturbance, outweighed the limited housing benefits and meant the proposal did not accord with the development plan.
The limited contribution to housing delivery and affordable housing for young people and key workers was outweighed by the significant harm to character and the unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions, with the adverse impacts being matters of great weight against permission.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy CS22Core Strategy Policy CS16Core Strategy Policy CS25SADMPP Policy SADM3SADMPP Policy SADM19SADMPP Policy SADM30SADMPP Policy SADM40Hertsmere Planning and Design GuideHertsmere Local Plan Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Guidance
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 74Paragraph 76
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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