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Dismissed9 October 20233314903

1-31 Nightingale Walk, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7QX

Planning appeal 3314903 at 1-31 Nightingale Walk, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7QX (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 October 2023 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the external appearance of the building, having particular regard to its effect on the character and appearance of the area.

the construction of a part-one, part-two storey extension to the existing buildings to provide 16 new dwellinghouses

Authority
Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
HP2 7QX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the external appearance of the building, having particular regard to its effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • the amenity of the occupiers of the existing building and neighbouring premises

What decided it

The unacceptable external appearance and height of the additional storey above flats 14-25, combined with the harmful impact on existing occupiers' amenity from the enlarged car park and loss of green space buffer, outweighed the benefits of housing delivery.

The benefits of housing provision in a sustainable location outside the green belt and acceptable daylight and sunlight levels did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance and to the amenity of existing occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
HCA 33 of the Area Bases Policies, Supplementary Planning Guidance (May 2004)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 120Paragraph 126Paragraph 129Paragraph 130Paragraph 132

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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