Planning appeal decision
100 High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5AT
Planning appeal 3317650 at 100 High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5AT (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 2 October 2024 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the wider area.
without planning permission, erection of timber framed single storey rear extension with Perspex roof at ground floor level”
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- EN6 5AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the wider area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The extension integrates discreetly within the mismatched character of the rear of the terrace and, subject to a condition restricting opening hours, would not cause undue harm to neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy CS14Policy CS22Policy SADM29Policy SADM30
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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