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Dismissed15 October 20243338670

Nos 2 & 4 Water End Road, Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP2 4SG

Planning appeal 3338670 at Nos 2 & 4 Water End Road, Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP2 4SG (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 October 2024 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan Policies.

the erection of 2no. detached car ports and ancillary works

Authority
Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
HP4 2SG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan Policies
  • the effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area by introducing obvious additions to the front elevations that would be at odds with the prevailing open frontages and create a cluttered appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS5Policy CS11Policy CS12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 143Paragraph 154

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