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Allowed10 September 20243339457

50A Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PR

Planning appeal 3339457 at 50A Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PR (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed on 10 September 2024 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed loft conversion on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the street scene and the surrounding area.

erection of rear dormer roof extension, three rooflights to the front and alterations to height of the roof to facilitate a loft conversion

Authority
Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Down K
Postcode
HP3 8PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed loft conversion on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the street scene and the surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposed extension on highway safety with respect to parking provision

What decided it

The proposed development would have no materially detrimental effect on character and appearance or highway safety, complying with Core Strategy Policies CS8, CS11 and CS12.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS11Policy CS12Policy CS8

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