®Planning appeal decision
89 Haymeads, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 7AD
extension of terrace to create new dwelling
- Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Catcheside E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would provide an adequate standard of accommodation for future occupiers with particular regard to the internal floorspace and storage
What decided it
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and failure to meet space standards significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefit of delivering a single dwelling.
The significant harm to character and appearance and inadequate standard of accommodation substantially and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefit of housing delivery, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SP9, Policy SADM11
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