Planning appeal decision
17 Dovedale, Ware, SG12 0XL
Planning appeal 3312575 at 17 Dovedale, Ware, SG12 0XL (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 28 February 2023 by Inspector Shrimplin R, 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 building and its surroundings.
described in the application form as follows: “Rear double storey extension; first floor extension to be set back from ground floor extension; size of first floor is dictated by relation to neighbouring window with respect for right for light; materials to match
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- SG12 0XL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed two-storey extension, being subservient in form with appropriate setback from neighbours and enhanced by additional windows, would not be out of character with the host building or surroundings and would not cause undue impact on neighbouring amenities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Section 17 of the East Herts District PlanPolicy HOU11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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