Planning appeal decision
338 St. Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PQ
Planning appeal 3287402 at 338 St. Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PQ (Watford Borough Council) was allowed on 30 November 2022 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
outbuilding to be storage for shop No 338 and 338A, 340 and 340A, 342 and 342A and 344 and 344A
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- WD24 6PQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook and the size and accessibility of the resulting amenity space
What decided it
The proposed outbuilding's single-storey height, matching materials and flat roof design would not unduly harm character and appearance, and the resulting gardens would be of adequate size and accessibility to maintain acceptable living conditions for neighbouring residential occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS1.1Policy QD6.2Policy QD6.4
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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