Planning appeal decision
82 Seaton Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9HU
Planning appeal 3300491 at 82 Seaton Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9HU (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 August 2022 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
temporary full metal shed
- Authority
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- HP3 9HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 84 Seaton Road, with particular reference to the outlook from the rear garden
What decided it
The shed's size, height, metal construction and prominent positioning created an industrial appearance that significantly harmed the residential character of the area and was visually intrusive and overbearing to the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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