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Dismissed12 October 20223302089

4 Kemble Close, Potters Bar, EN6 5EG

Planning appeal 3302089 at 4 Kemble Close, Potters Bar, EN6 5EG (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 October 2022 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the provision of a single storey 6.0m wide x 8.0m long non habitable outbuilding to be built within the rear garden of 4 Kemble Close, Potters Bar. The building constructed with blockwork walls and dual pitched tiled roof to be used as an office and part gymnasium

Authority
Hertsmere Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Couper C
Postcode
EN6 5EG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed outbuilding's substantial size, bulk, prominent siting, crown roof form and white render would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high quality design appropriate to local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1Policy CS22Policy SADM30

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