49 Crouchfield, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1PA

construction of detached ancillary building

Authority: Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Down K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed building on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, Thistlecroft and the surrounding area
The effect on the living conditions of occupiers of surrounding and adjacent dwellings, particularly 47 Crouchfield, with respect to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The proposed outbuilding would be clearly subservient to the host dwelling with satisfactory visual relationships to surrounding properties and would not materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding outlook and privacy, when appropriate conditions are imposed.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy 2006-2031, Appendix 7 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011, Area Based Policies Supplementary Planning Guidance Character Appraisal HCA10

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