Planning appeal decision
36 Cozens Road, 36 Cozens Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG127HJ
Planning appeal 3336925 at 36 Cozens Road, 36 Cozens Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG127HJ (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 5 April 2024 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and the locality.
Demolition of garage. Erection of a two-storey side extension and single storey side extension. Insertion of dormer window to rear with roof light to front
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- SG12 7HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and the locality.
What decided it
The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and locality through the creation of an excessive terracing effect and an overly bulky rear dormer, conflicting with the development plan policies on design and extensions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES4Policy HOU11
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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