®Planning appeal decision
22 Langley Grove, Hertfordshire, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9DU
erection of 2-bedroom residential dwelling
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gee R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of neighbouring properties
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The harmful effects on character and appearance and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing provision, even in the context of a shortfall in housing land supply.
The moderate benefits of housing provision and effective use of land were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 149, 11, 11di, 11dii
Plan policies cited: Policy D1 of the Sandridge Parish Neighbourhood Plan, Policy 69 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994, Policy 70 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994, Policy 72 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994, Policy 85 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994, Policy D4 of the Sandridge Parish Neighbourhood Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.