Planning appeal decision
17 Oakroyd Close, Potters Bar, EN6 2EW
Planning appeal 3300368 at 17 Oakroyd Close, Potters Bar, EN6 2EW (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 9 September 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the rear dormer and balcony on the character and appearance of the host bungalow and Royds Estate Conservation Area.
loft conversion to habitable room with rear dormer and balcony
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- EN6 2EW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the rear dormer and balcony on the character and appearance of the host bungalow and Royds Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The dormer and balcony were sympathetically designed and positioned to remain subordinate to the original pyramid roof and rear gables, with limited visibility from public areas, resulting in no harm to the conservation area character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS14CS22SADM29SADM30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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