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Dismissed18 April 20233314596

28 Salisbury Avenue, St. Albans, AL1 4TU

Planning appeal 3314596 at 28 Salisbury Avenue, St. Albans, AL1 4TU (St Albans City Council) was dismissed 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 host property.

the erection of a single storey rear extension, single storey side extension with integral garage, loft conversion with rear/side dormer window and rooflight, first floor rear dormer extension, removal of chimney stack, alterations to openings

Authority
St Albans City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Barnes D
Postcode
AL1 4TU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property

What decided it

The proposed dormer and rear extensions, taken together, would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property through their bulky and incompatible design, conflicting with Policies 69(i) and 72(ii) of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 69(i)Policy 72(ii)

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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