Planning appeal decision
30 Beechpark Way, Watford, Herts, WD17 3TY
Planning appeal 3286149 at 30 Beechpark Way, Watford, Herts, WD17 3TY (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 January 2022 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the host dwelling and the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
two storey side extension together with internal alterations
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- WD17 3TY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the host dwelling and the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would be visually dominant and out of character with the street scene due to its bulk, scale, massing and lack of subordination, negatively impacting the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS1Policy UD1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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