Planning appeal decision
Land Rear Of 239 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2AS
Planning appeal 3289551 at Land Rear Of 239 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2AS (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 11 November 2022 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the development of a two-bed dwellinghouse with associated access and amenity space to the rear of 239 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilkinson H
- Postcode
- EN6 2AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 239 Mutton Lane and Manor Court
What decided it
The varied character of the surrounding area, with mixed building sizes, orientations and rear-positioned structures, meant the tandem development would not read as incongruous or cramped, and the contemporary design would complement rather than harm the local vernacular.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS22Policy SADM3Policy SADM30
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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