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Allowed2 September 20243333947

11 Whernside Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 6HW

Planning appeal 3333947 at 11 Whernside Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 6HW (North Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 2 September 2024 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the condition restricting permitted development rights is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

approval of details of 93 dwellings comprising a mixture of 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom flats, terraces and detached houses, 53 garages, 102 parking spaces and ancillary works, in accordance with amended and additional plans received on 10th February 2006 without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 05/01838/1, dated 17 February 2006

Authority
North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Hickey A
Postcode
SG1 6HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the condition restricting permitted development rights is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • whether the condition restricting permitted development rights is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties

What decided it

The visual prominence and cumulative impact of unrestricted permitted development under Classes A, D and E would harmfully disrupt the established character of the terrace row and materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and visual intrusion.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy D3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 54

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