Planning appeal decision
Lychgate , The Warren, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7DU
Planning appeal 3334191 at Lychgate , The Warren, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7DU (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 15 August 2024 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of the existing house and construction of a detached 7 bedroom dwelling to include habitable accommodation in the roof space and at basement level. Associated hard and soft landscaping, with the creation of a carriage driveway and electronic security gates
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
- Postcode
- WD7 7DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would have only a limited appreciable effect on the already varied and highly landscaped streetscene, with the dwelling assimilating appropriately with the established character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy CS22Policy SADM3Policy SADM30Policy HD3Policy CS16Policy CS17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 173
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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