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Dismissed10 February 20233311002

13 Normandy Road, St. Albans, AL3 5QG

Planning appeal 3311002 at 13 Normandy Road, St. Albans, AL3 5QG (St Albans City Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area of the conservation area and the Locally Listed Building.

dormer loft conversion with one new front rooflight and internal alterations

Authority
St Albans City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Pipe C
Postcode
AL3 5QG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area of the conservation area and the Locally Listed Building

What decided it

The proposed dormer would be an unsympathetic and prominent addition that would unacceptably diminish the character and appearance of the conservation area, with no public benefits to justify the harm caused.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 69Policy 72Policy 85Policy 87
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 203

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