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Notice upheld15 September 20263311308

Land at Former Butterfly World, Miriam Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3NY

Planning appeal 3311308 at Land at Former Butterfly World, Miriam Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3NY (St Albans City Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2026 by Inspector Madge M, by written representations.

Authority
St Albans City Council
Appeal type
Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Madge M

What decided it

The Council's lack of knowledge of Mr Hull's interest at the time of original appeal submission, combined with the Planning Inspectorate's role as First Respondent in the High Court proceedings, meant the Council had not acted unreasonably in a manner that caused unnecessary expense to the appellant.

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