163 Verulam Road, st albans, hertfordshire, AL3 4DW

minor internal alterations and the replacement of modern rear additions

Authority: St Albans City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Bowyer J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building, 163 Verulam Road and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses as well as whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St Albans Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 161 Verulam Road in respect of outlook and light

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the special interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, and would additionally harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook, which together could not be outweighed by the asserted public benefits.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Saved Policy 85, Saved Policy 86, Saved Policy 72

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