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Allowed18 February 20223289052

36 Devereux Drive, Watford, WD17 3DE

Planning appeal 3289052 at 36 Devereux Drive, Watford, WD17 3DE (Watford Borough Council) was allowed on 18 February 2022 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the street scene of Devereux Drive and the surrounding area.

erection of a single storey front extension, hip to gable roof alteration to front facing roof, rear and side extension at first floor and single storey rear extension

Authority
Watford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Down K
Postcode
WD17 3DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the street scene of Devereux Drive and the surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposed extensions on the living conditions of occupiers at 34 and 38 Devereux Drive with respect to daylight, sunlight and outlook

What decided it

The proposed extensions would be of sympathetic scale and design that respects the character of the host dwelling and street scene, and would not materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with respect to daylight, sunlight and outlook.

What the Inspector cited

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