Planning appeal decision
Burleigh New Road, Chipperfield, Kings Langley, WD4 9LL
Planning appeal 3287876 at Burleigh New Road, Chipperfield, Kings Langley, WD4 9LL (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 November 2022 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- WD4 9LL
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 8
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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