3 Sovereign Park, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0FJ

Demolition of existing and erection of 40 houses – reserved matters pursuant to application 5/99/1354 (resubmission following refusal of 5/00/2088)’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 5/01/0684, dated 17 August 2001

Authority: St Albans City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Marigold O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether condition 1 restricting permitted development rights is necessary and reasonable, having regard to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the occupants of nearby residential properties

What decided it

The condition is reasonable and necessary to preserve the uniformity of design and character of the suburban housing estate, as removal would allow roof extensions visible from the main estate road and nearby properties that could detract from the area's visual cohesiveness.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: Policy 70 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994

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