Planning appeal decision
45 Barrow Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 5LT
Planning appeal 3291642 at 45 Barrow Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 5LT (Broxbourne Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 5 April 2023 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
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- Authority
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Franks Z
- Postcode
- EN7 5LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The development causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through its scale, mass, materials and colour contrast with the surrounding properties, conflicting with Policy DSC1 of the Broxbourne Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DSC1 of the Broxbourne Local Plan 2018 – 2033
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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