Planning appeal decision
107 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NT
Planning appeal 3334806 at 107 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NT (Watford Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 4 April 2024 by Inspector McGurk N, 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.
an upper storey rear extension at first floor level to extend back from the rear wall by 3.0m. The proposed extension roof is a hipped roof and extends across the full width at the back of the property. The proposal also includes the addition of a front porch
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- WD18 6NT
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 rear extension would create an awkward and visually jarring relationship with the existing dormer that would be widely visible and would harm the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- QD6.2QD6.4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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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