Planning appeal decision
328 St. Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PQ
Planning appeal 3294034 at 328 St. Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PQ (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 December 2022 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Extension to the existing roof to the rear of the property comprising an elongated L-shaped box with retractable shutters
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- WD24 6PQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook
What decided it
The development would unduly harm both the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook, contrary to the development plan policies, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS1.1Policy QD6.2Policy QD6.4
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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