Planning appeal decision
35 Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, WD4 8PG
Planning appeal 3311847 at 35 Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, WD4 8PG (Three Rivers District 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 development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
ground floor and lower ground floor rear extension including alterations to ground levels, alterations to roof form of existing two storey rear extension from hipped roof to gabled roof, loft conversion including rear and side dormers and alterations to fenestration detail
- Authority
- Three Rivers District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Troy D
- Postcode
- WD4 8PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at No. 33 Gallows Hill with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed side and rear dormer extensions would result in substantial, incongruous bulk additions to the roof plane that would be visibly out-of-keeping with the host property and area, contrary to development plan policies on design and character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP12Policy DM1Appendix 2
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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