16, St Anthonys Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8HQ

construction of a new three bed dwelling

Authority: Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bowyer J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Chilterns Beechwoods SAC
whether or not the proposal would make adequate provision for parking including with regard to the accessibility of the site

What decided it

The likely significant adverse effects on the integrity of the Chilterns Beechwoods SAC from recreational pressure, combined with harm to the character and appearance of the area, which together significantly outweighed the modest housing benefits of the proposal.

The modest housing benefits and social and economic benefits of the development were significantly outweighed by the harm to character and appearance and to the integrity of the Chilterns Beechwoods SAC; the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply due to the SAC harm.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CS11, Policy CS12, Policy 51

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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