Planning appeal decision
82 Watling Street, WD77AB, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7AB
Planning appeal 3295450 at 82 Watling Street, WD77AB, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7AB (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 12 December 2022 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Radlett North Conservation Area.
construction of a new detached 2-bed dwelling at the rear of the existing restaurant to include parking and amenity space
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- WD7 7AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Radlett North Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the setting of nearby listed buildings and non-designated heritage assets
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's modest, subservient design and careful fenestration treatment would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings, satisfying the statutory duty under Section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Section 66(1) in relation to listed buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14Policy CS22Policy SADM3Policy SADM29Policy SADM30Policy HD3Policy HD4
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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