Planning appeal decision
33 the Shrublands, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2BN
Planning appeal 3339972 at 33 the Shrublands, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2BN (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 July 2024 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the area along The Shrublands.
the construction of a front extension
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- EN6 2BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the area along The Shrublands
What decided it
The extension's scale, depth and prominent gable design render it a bulky, out-of-character feature that fails to respect or enhance the visual amenity of the area in breach of Policy SADM30.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SADM30
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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