Planning appeal decision
9 Darrs Lane, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4 3RH
Planning appeal 3315748 at 9 Darrs Lane, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4 3RH (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed on 3 November 2023 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would accord with the provisions of Part 1, Class AA of the GPDO, with particular regard to the external appearance of the building, including the design and architectural features of the principal elevation of the dwellinghouse.
construction of an additional floor on the footprint of the existing bungalow with an identical pitched roof
- Authority
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- HP4 3RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would accord with the provisions of Part 1, Class AA of the GPDO, with particular regard to the external appearance of the building, including the design and architectural features of the principal elevation of the dwellinghouse
What decided it
The proposed external appearance, including design and architectural features, would be acceptable when viewed by itself and would not be inconsistent with the overall street scene, thereby according with the GPDO Class AA requirements and supporting government's objective of boosting housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS11CS12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 60
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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