Planning appeal decision
6 The Brambles, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0PG
Planning appeal 3317489 at 6 The Brambles, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0PG (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 21 November 2023 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon highway safety, with regard to the integrity of surrounding land and structures.
the erection of a detached two bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- AL6 0PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon highway safety, with regard to the integrity of surrounding land and structures
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of future occupiers, having particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The absence of essential structural design information to demonstrate that the proposed works would not unacceptably impact highway safety, combined with the harmful effects on character and appearance and future occupiers' living conditions, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SADM2Policy SADM12Policy SP9Policy SADM11
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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