Planning appeal decision
21 Letchmore Road, Radlett, WD7 8HU
Planning appeal 3329090 at 21 Letchmore Road, Radlett, WD7 8HU (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 October 2023 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon character and appearance of the area and the visual amenity of the wider street scene.
installation of air conditioning plant and two imitation chimney surrounds on roof (retrospective application)
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- WD7 8HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon character and appearance of the area and the visual amenity of the wider street scene
What decided it
The proposed chimney stacks are disproportionately large compared to existing chimneys in the street scene and would appear as an alien feature that cannot be justified by functional necessity or design conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS22Policy SADM30Policy 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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