Planning appeal decision
2 Chalkdell Cottages, Puddephats Lane, Flamstead, Herts, AL3 8BA
Planning appeal 3320281 at 2 Chalkdell Cottages, Puddephats Lane, Flamstead, Herts, AL3 8BA (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 February 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the AONB.
construction of stable for 2 horses and barn
- Authority
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- AL3 8BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the AONB
- the effect of the proposed access on highway safety
What decided it
The proposal fails on two independent grounds: harmful impact on the character and appearance of the AONB, and unacceptable effect on highway safety due to inadequate visibility and stopping sight distance at the proposed access point.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS7Policy CS24Policy CS12Saved Policy 58
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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