Burleigh New Road, Chipperfield, KINGS LANGLEY, WD4 9LL

change of use of existing outbuilding and conversion to a detached two bedroom dwelling

Authority: Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Robinson N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area, caused by the sub-division of the plot and introduction of extensive hardstanding and boundary treatments, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery even under the tilted balance.

The adverse impact to character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery and the proposal's contribution to housing supply, even with the tilted balance engaged due to the five-year housing land supply shortfall.

Framework references: 11, 8

Plan policies cited: Policy CS12

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