®Planning appeal decision
Peregrine House, The Blanes, WARE, Hertfordshire, SG12 0XD
enlargement of block of flats by construction of an additional storey to match the height of next door block of flats
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the residents at Falcon Court with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would have a harmful effect on the living conditions of residents at Falcon Court with regard to outlook, contrary to Policy DES4, and this harm was not outweighed by the limited benefits of housing supply contribution.
The limited housing benefits (two flats, quick build-out, use of airspace) attracted limited weight and did not outweigh the identified harm to neighbouring living conditions; the Council's demonstrated five-year housing land supply meant the tilted balance did not apply.
Plan policies cited: Policy DES4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.