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Planning permission granted12 August 20243310392

Land at Toad Cottage 1 Bury Green Cottages and 1 Rectory Gardens, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AD

Planning appeal 3310392 at Land at Toad Cottage 1 Bury Green Cottages and 1 Rectory Gardens, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AD (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 12 August 2024 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves the setting of the Grade II listed building known as Toad Cottage, 1 Bury Green Cottages.

the erection of a fence on the boundary indicated in green on the attached plan Appendix 3

Authority
St Albans City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Jones D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development preserves the setting of the Grade II listed building known as Toad Cottage, 1 Bury Green Cottages
  • Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Wheathampstead Conservation Area

What decided it

The fence is well-screened, relates well to its setting through appropriate materials and construction, and does not cause harm to the listed building's significance or the conservation area's character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 69Policy 85Policy 86Policy W8Policy W9

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