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Dismissed11 January 20243332016

171 Verity Way, Stevenage, SG1 5PR

Planning appeal 3332016 at 171 Verity Way, Stevenage, SG1 5PR (Stevenage Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 January 2024 by Inspector Griffiths S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension, raised patio with associated balustrade and single-storey front extension

Authority
Stevenage Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Griffiths S
Postcode
SG1 5PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposals on living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
  • The effect of the proposals on car parking
  • The effect of the personal circumstances of a disabled occupier of the host dwelling

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the first-floor rear extension element, combined with the failure to provide adequate car parking spaces as required by policy, outweighed the benefits of accommodating the disabled family member.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GD1Policy SP8Policy IT5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8Paragraph 124

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