®Planning appeal decision
43 Winstre Road, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 5DR
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
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.
Framework references: 74, 76
Plan policies cited: Core Strategy Policy CS22, Core Strategy Policy CS16, Core Strategy Policy CS25, SADMPP Policy SADM3, SADMPP Policy SADM19, SADMPP Policy SADM30, SADMPP Policy SADM40, Hertsmere Planning and Design Guide, Hertsmere Local Plan Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Guidance
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.