Planning appeal decision
165, Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EF
Planning appeal 3332761 at 165, Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EF (North Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 17 April 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring property at 2 Willan Way.
the conversion of existing 3 bed house into 2 single level independent apartments - 1 x 2bed and 1 x 1bed. Construction of a new 1bed house adjoined to 165 Weston Road with garage
- Authority
- North Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- SG7 6JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring property at 2 Willan Way
What decided it
The proposed extension would appear very prominent, dominant and overbearing when viewed from the neighbouring property's aspect, detrimentally affecting the living conditions of its occupants in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
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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