®Planning appeal decision
48 Made Feld, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1PQ
Planning appeal 3306078 at 48 Made Feld, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1PQ (Stevenage Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 April 2023 by Inspector Dring G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the original dwelling and the surrounding area.
2no. one bedroom flats, double storey rear extension, single storey front extension and loft extension
- Authority
- Stevenage Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dring G
- Postcode
- SG1 1PQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the original dwelling and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 46 Made Feld with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed dormer windows, particularly the rear dormer, would be harmful to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area by introducing features not prevailing in the locality and conflicting with the established two-storey built form with simple roof designs.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD1Policy SP8
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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