Planning appeal decision
3 Tanglewood, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0RU
Planning appeal 3302020 at 3 Tanglewood, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0RU (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was allowed on 14 September 2022 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area.
the erection of a single storey side and rear extension; front extension and change to materials/fenestration and landscaping throughout
- Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- AL6 0RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would be proportionate additions that would remain clearly legible as a bungalow and broadly in keeping with the type and scale of properties along Tanglewood, and the contemporary design would not be obtrusive nor look out of place among the varied built form that characterises the local area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
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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