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Dismissed4 July 20243339320

Butlers Yard , Drovers Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5FA

Planning appeal 3339320 at Butlers Yard , Drovers Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5FA (St Albans City Council) was dismissed on 4 July 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and host building.

the erection of three new apartments

Authority
St Albans City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Barnes D
Postcode
AL3 5FA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and host building

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the heritage significance of the Conservation Area caused by the incongruous design and choice of external materials, which was not outweighed by the public benefits of housing delivery and environmental gains.

The less than substantial harm to the heritage significance of the Conservation Area was not outweighed by the public benefits of delivering three apartments and environmental benefits of intensive urban use, despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a 4-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 85Policy 114Policy 2Policy 69Policy 70

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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