Planning appeal decision
4 Coningsby Close, Welham Green, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7PU
Planning appeal 3293417 at 4 Coningsby Close, Welham Green, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7PU (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 9 September 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed change of use on the character and appearance of the area, and on the function of the public amenity area.
change of use from amenity to residential land with the formation of a new access
- Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- AL9 7PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed change of use on the character and appearance of the area, and on the function of the public amenity area
What decided it
The proposed change of use would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area and reduce the functionality of the public amenity space, which could not be outweighed by parking or environmental benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy D8Policy R17SP9SADM12SADM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 152
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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