®Planning appeal decision
11 Tolmers Gardens , Cuffley, EN6 4JE
Planning appeal 3323499 at 11 Tolmers Gardens , Cuffley, EN6 4JE (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was allowed on 1 February 2024 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the conversion and extension of the existing dwellinghouse to create four x 1-bed apartments
- Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- EN6 4JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of 12 Tolmers Gardens with particular reference to the communal garden space, outlook and the proposed location of the refuse and recycling store
- whether future occupiers of the proposed development would be likely to experience adequate living conditions, with particular reference to the communal garden space, daylight and the proposed location of the refuse and recycling store
- the effect of the proposed car parking provision and the proposed location of the refuse and recycling store on the safety of users of Tolmers Gardens
What decided it
The proposed development would not cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring or future occupiers, and would provide appropriate parking provision given the site's sustainable location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP9SADM12SADM11SADM2SP4SADM16SADM18
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 9Paragraph 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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