Planning appeal decision
3 Cheshunt Folly, Brookfield Lane West, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0QY
Planning appeal 3324627 at 3 Cheshunt Folly, Brookfield Lane West, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0QY (Broxbourne Borough Council) was allowed on 17 July 2025 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
the erection of a dormer, application of render and erection of rear extension
- Authority
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones D
- Postcode
- EN8 0QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The rear dormer is not visible in the street scene and the rendered finish is consistent with other properties in the surrounding area, resulting in no material harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DSC1Policy DSC2
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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