Planning appeal decision
89 Gills Hill Lane, Radlett, WD7 8PD
Planning appeal 3327779 at 89 Gills Hill Lane, Radlett, WD7 8PD (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 December 2023 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed part single, part two-storey front extensions on the character and appearance of the host property, the semi-detached pair and the surrounding area.
part single, part two storey front, side and rear extensions with integral garage following removal of side extension, construction of garden room to rear of garden, insertion of rooflight to front and loft conversion with associated dormer to rear
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- WD7 8PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed part single, part two-storey front extensions on the character and appearance of the host property, the semi-detached pair and the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant increase in bulk and mass of the front extensions would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and semi-detached pair, and would be visually intrusive and dominating in the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy CS22Policy CS25Policy SADM30Policy SADM40Policy HD3
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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