Planning appeal decision
Flat 1, 25 Park Road, Watford, WD17 4QW
Planning appeal 3300695 at Flat 1, 25 Park Road, Watford, WD17 4QW (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 December 2022 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character, appearance or significance of the Nascot Conservation Area.
parking on the front of 25 Park Road
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- WD17 4QW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character, appearance or significance of the Nascot Conservation Area
- whether the level of parking provision is acceptable with regard to promoting sustainable transport modes
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area caused by demolition of the historic boundary wall and loss of the verdant front garden character, which outweighs the private benefits of off-street parking when assessed against NPPF paragraph 202.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SS1.1ST11.5QD6.2QD6.4HE7.1HE7.2HE7.3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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