Planning appeal decision
16 Revels Road, Bengeo, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3JU
Planning appeal 3297449 at 16 Revels Road, Bengeo, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3JU (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 6 July 2022 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and the wider street scene.
the erection of a first-floor extension above part of the existing single-storey side accommodation
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- SG14 3JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and the wider street scene
What decided it
The first-floor side extension would add noticeable bulk appearing poorly executed and out of proportion, contributing to an amalgam of additions lacking cohesion and harmony, thereby causing harm to the established character and appearance of the area contrary to Policies HOU11 and DES4.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU11 Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings, Residential Outbuildings and Works Within Residential CurtilagesPolicy DES4 Design of Development
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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