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Dismissed9 December 20223306626

46 Nascot Wood Road, Watford, WD17 4SL

Planning appeal 3306626 at 46 Nascot Wood Road, Watford, WD17 4SL (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Wellstead J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the garage upon the character and appearance of the area, including protected trees.

the erection of a single storey garage

Authority
Watford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Wellstead J
Postcode
WD17 4SL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the garage upon the character and appearance of the area, including protected trees

What decided it

The proposed garage would be unduly prominent and visually intrusive in a street scene characterised by open front gardens and could harm protected trees, conflicting with development plan policies on character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy QD6.2Policy QD6.4Policy NE9.1Policy NE9.2

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