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Dismissed14 February 20233308681

4 Fuller Road, Watford, WD24 6QQ

Planning appeal 3308681 at 4 Fuller Road, Watford, WD24 6QQ (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 February 2023 by Inspector Troy D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first floor rear extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.

erection of part single and part double storey rear extension

Authority
Watford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Troy D
Postcode
WD24 6QQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed first floor rear extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
  • The effect of the proposed first floor rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties at Nos. 2 and 6 Fuller Road with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed first floor rear extension would result in substantial bulk and an incongruous, out-of-keeping addition that would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and the area, contrary to development plan policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy QD6.2Policy QD6.4Policy SS1.1Residential Design Guide 2016

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