32 King Harry Lane, St. Albans, AL3 4AU

Planning appeal 3290533 at 32 King Harry Lane, St. Albans, AL3 4AU (St Albans City Council) was dismissed on 17 January 2023 by Inspector Parsons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the St Albans Conservation Area.

the refurbishment and the extension of the existing dwelling house providing 9 apartments and a single coach house and associated car parking

Authority: St Albans City Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Parsons J
Postcode: AL3 4AU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the St Albans Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset (32 King Harry Lane)
the effect of the proposal on the setting of a Scheduled Monument
the living conditions of the residents of the new apartments and 1 The Ramparts, having regard to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the Scheduled Monument, which would not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of housing delivery.

The modest public benefits from housing delivery and infrastructure contributions would not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the designated heritage assets (Conservation Area and Scheduled Monument), which carries considerable importance and weight.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 85Policy 87Policy 109Policy 70Policy 143B
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202Paragraph 57Paragraph 11

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