36 Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PY

Planning appeal 3331145 at 36 Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PY (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 June 2024 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether suitable living conditions would be provided for future occupants of the proposed development, with regard to outlook and the provision of internal space and outdoor amenity space.

to demolish disused extensions and outbuildings, construct new double and single storey rear extensions and loft conversion and convert to retail shop unit, 2 self contained flats and 3 HMO rooms

Authority: Watford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Pearce J
Postcode: WD18 0PY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether suitable living conditions would be provided for future occupants of the proposed development, with regard to outlook and the provision of internal space and outdoor amenity space
the effect of the proposed development on on-street parking

What decided it

The unsuitable living conditions for future occupants in respect of outlook, internal space and outdoor amenity space, combined with unacceptable impact on on-street parking availability, meant the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing and environmental benefits.

The limited benefits of housing delivery, construction employment, and removal of restaurant extraction machinery were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts of unsuitable living conditions and unacceptable parking pressure, applying the tilted balance under Framework paragraph 11(d).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy QD6.4Policy HO3.9Policy HO3.11Policy ST11.1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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