Planning appeal decision
13 Telford Road, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1PG
Planning appeal 3323969 at 13 Telford Road, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1PG (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 23 October 2023 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers with regard to overbearing impact upon the occupiers of 15 Telford Road.
demolition of existing porch and conservatory, construction of single storey front extensions and part single, part two storey rear extension with rooflights
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- AL2 1PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers with regard to overbearing impact upon the occupiers of 15 Telford Road
What decided it
The existence of a material fallback position in the form of the previously granted permission, combined with the Inspector's assessment that the proposed extension would not result in unacceptable overbearing impact when compared to the existing utility room and neighbouring extensions, determined that the appeal should be allowed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 72
- 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.
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