Planning appeal decision
Land to Rear of 23-26 Brook Street , Tring , HP23 5ET
Planning appeal 3331301 at Land to Rear of 23-26 Brook Street , Tring , HP23 5ET (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 May 2024 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
change the lawn area to the rear of 23-26 Brook Street to hardstanding
- Authority
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Simpson V
- Postcode
- HP23 5ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 23-26 Brook Street, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The development is harmful to the character and appearance of the area by contributing to a sizable area of bland hardstanding visible from public vantage points, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS11CS12CS13Policy 100
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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