Planning appeal decision
20 Bridle Way, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 1BS
Planning appeal 3327106 at 20 Bridle Way, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 1BS (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 October 2023 by Inspector Metcalfe P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
single storey front garage extension, single storey front, side and rear extension, two storey front and side extension, extension to front dormer window. Alternative scheme to application Ref 23/00547/FHA
- Authority
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Metcalfe P
- Postcode
- HP4 1BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The scale and design of the proposed two storey extension would harm the character and appearance of the existing house and street scene, contrary to Core Strategy policies CS11 and CS12 and Appendix 7 of the local plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS11CS12Appendix 7
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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