Planning appeal decision
147 George Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2EJ
Planning appeal 3313976 at 147 George Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2EJ (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Barnes 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 surrounding area and the host property.
the erection of a two storey rear extension
- Authority
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- HP4 2EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the host property
What decided it
The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and would not cause unacceptable harm to the surrounding area or host property, particularly given the existing variations in rear elevation design and the visual dominance of neighbouring extensions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy 27CS Policy 11CS Policy 12LP Policy 120LP Appendix 7
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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