Planning appeal decision
27 Wick Avenue, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8QD
Planning appeal 3295223 at 27 Wick Avenue, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8QD (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 3 June 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
Extension to rear dormer window to facilitate extension to existing loft space and relocation of existing solar panels
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- AL4 8QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The dormer extension, when viewed from available public vantage points, does not cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and streetscene and therefore complies with the relevant design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 69Policy 72NP Policy W9
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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