Planning appeal decision
62 Hazeldell, Watton At Stone, Hertford, SG14 3SW
Planning appeal 3306985 at 62 Hazeldell, Watton At Stone, Hertford, SG14 3SW (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 23 November 2022 by Inspector Barnes D, 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 property and the streetscene.
the erection of a single storey front extension and existing flat roof to be replaced with a pitched roof to match adjacent property
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- SG14 3SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the streetscene
What decided it
The proposed front extension would be a conspicuous and incongruous addition that would visually and physically dominate the host property's front elevation and disrupt the appearance of the semi-detached pair, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to Policies HOU11 and DES4.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU11Policy DES4Policy VILL1
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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