Planning appeal decision
140 Stanborough Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 5LR
Planning appeal 3320765 at 140 Stanborough Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 5LR (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 December 2023 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed first and second floor extensions at the rear upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
described on the application form as “Erection of ground floor front extension, first floor rear extension and second floor rear dormer extension
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- WD6 5LR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed first and second floor extensions at the rear upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling caused by the excessive scale, bulk and poor design of the rear extensions, which conflicts with the development plan and cannot be outweighed by other material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy SP2Policy CS22Policy 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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