®Planning appeal decision
80 Meadway, Harpenden, AL5 1JQ
conversion of existing detached dwelling into two dwellings following subdivision of plot, single storey rear and side extension with rooflights, first floor side extension and raising of ridge height to facilitate loft conversion to habitable accommodation with rear dormers, insertion of front rooflights and alterations to openings, new front canopies and associated landscaping works
- Authority
- St Albans City 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 proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties in terms of outlook
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance of the area, when weighed against the modest contribution to housing supply and limited economic benefits, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits and meant the proposal did not represent sustainable development.
the substantial harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing supply benefit and limited economic and social benefits, such that the proposal did not represent sustainable development
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Saved Policy 69, Saved Policy 70, Saved Policy 72
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.