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Allowed21 February 20233305547

36 Belham Road , Kings Langley, Hertfordshire , WD4 8BY

Planning appeal 3305547 at 36 Belham Road , Kings Langley, Hertfordshire , WD4 8BY (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector Metcalfe P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: its effect on the character and appearance of the area.

first floor, part two storey side extension and a first floor rear extension, garage conversion, alterations to openings including insertion of bi- folding doors to existing ground floor rear elevation, insertion of front facing roof light to existing roof and insertion of roof light to existing single storey rear extension. Work to also include erection of rear facing dormer with Juliette balcony to extend existing loft conversion, extension of existing chimney stack and infill of existing raised patio area, to include new access steps and glazed balustrade

Authority
Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Metcalfe P
Postcode
WD4 8BY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • its effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • highway safety

What decided it

The proposed extensions would be of appropriate scale and design in keeping with the character of the existing house and street, would not breach the 45 degree splay test for overshadowing, and would provide adequate parking without compromising highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS11CS12CS8Appendices 3 and 7 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan

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