Planning appeal decision
19 Pinewood Close, Watford, WD17 4NP
Planning appeal 3312954 at 19 Pinewood Close, Watford, WD17 4NP (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2023 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including the effect on protected trees.
Ground floor - Rear extension, Side extension, Garage conversion, Internal alterations First floor - Side extension, Internal alterations, Rooflights Loft floor - Make habitable, Rear dormers, Internal alterations, Rooflights
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson D
- Postcode
- WD17 4NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including the effect on protected trees
What decided it
The development would likely result in pressure to remove protected trees which would harm the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NE 9.1
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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