Planning appeal decision
2 Barlow Close, Hatfield, AL10 9GZ
Planning appeal 3289994 at 2 Barlow Close, Hatfield, AL10 9GZ (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was allowed on 25 November 2022 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area.
a summer house and sliding gate
- Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The summer house, being subordinate in scale, largely screened from public view, and having design detailing that harmonises with other features on the site and estate, does not harm the character and appearance of the dwelling or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
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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