Planning appeal decision
8 Riverside Path, EN8 9QA
Planning appeal 3323166 at 8 Riverside Path, EN8 9QA (Broxbourne Borough Council) was allowed on 4 January 2024 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the pergola on the character and appearance of the area.
A pergola in the front garden
- Authority
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- EN8 9QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the pergola on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the pergola on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The pergola's open construction, siting, colour, and integration with surrounding features mean it does not harm character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions, and therefore complies with the relevant development plan policies and Framework requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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