Planning appeal decision
Land Between Legra Avenue and Conduit Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8ET
Planning appeal 3331240 at Land Between Legra Avenue and Conduit Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8ET (Broxbourne Borough Council) was allowed on 24 April 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupants, having particular regard to the provision of outdoor amenity space.
construction of a roof extension to provide 7 additional units
- Authority
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- EN11 8ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupants, having particular regard to the provision of outdoor amenity space
- the effect of the proposed development on pedestrian safety
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the Hoddesdon Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The Council's prior approval of the parking layout and the diverse range of architectural styles within the conservation area supported the conclusion that the proposed roof extensions would not harm pedestrian safety, outdoor amenity space, or the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DSC1Policy HE1Policy HE2Policy NEB4Policy TM1Policy TM5
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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