Planning appeal decision
12 Prince Edward Road, Hereford, HR4 0LG
Planning appeal 3320761 at 12 Prince Edward Road, Hereford, HR4 0LG (Herefordshire Council) was dismissed on 31 July 2023 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the streetscene.
a variation of condition 2 of planning permission Ref 201711, dated 4 August 2020 for a two-storey side extension. Removal of rear breakfast room and conservatory at 12 Prince Edward Road, Hereford, HR4 0LG
- Authority
- Herefordshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- HR4 0LG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the streetscene
What decided it
The flat roof is an alien and discordant feature that is at odds with the character and appearance of the original dwelling and fails to add to the overall quality of the area, conflicting with development plan policies and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD1Policy LD1Policy LD4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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