®Planning appeal decision
6 Highfield Road, Sandridge, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9BU
described on the application form as ‘Proposed demolition of No 6 bungalow. Proposed new bungalow at No 6. New boundaries to No 6a. New access road. New detached property and parking to the rear of No 6 and 6A’
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, with particular regard to the proposed new dwelling
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area caused by the visual dominance and bulk of the proposed new dwelling outweighs the limited housing and economic benefits in the planning balance under Framework paragraph 11(d)(ii).
The significant harm to character and appearance outweighs the limited benefits of one additional dwelling and associated social and economic benefits, such that the adverse effects would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the policies of the Framework as a whole.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 69, Policy 70, Policy D4
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.