Spylaw House, Newlands Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8EL

Planning appeal 3300938 at Spylaw House, Newlands Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8EL (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 11 May 2023 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed variation to the approved plans to provide a detached garage would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Radlett North Conservation Area.

demolition of existing 2 storey dwelling and erection of replacement detached 7 bed house to include lower ground floor level with pool and accommodation in the roof space (revised application from 17/1896/FUL) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/1265/FUL, dated 18 December 2020

Authority: Hertsmere Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Russell M
Postcode: WD7 8EL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed variation to the approved plans to provide a detached garage would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Radlett North Conservation Area

What decided it

The detached garage, by reason of its scale, hipped roof design, subordinate position relative to the dwelling, and the proposed landscape screening, would preserve the character and appearance of the Radlett North Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SADM29 (Heritage Assets)SADM30 (Design Principles)CS14 (Protection or enhancement of heritage assets)CS22 (Securing a high quality and accessible environment)HD3 (Respecting and Enhancing Local Townscape and Landscape Character Patterns)

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