Planning appeal decision
38 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HQ
Planning appeal 3342411 at 38 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HQ (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was allowed on 29 July 2024 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed railings on the character or appearance of the host dwelling or the Conservation Area.
the installation of railings on extension flat roof
- Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- AL8 6HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed railings on the character or appearance of the host dwelling or the Conservation Area
What decided it
The railings are barely visible from the public realm of the conservation area due to screening, and their simple black design does not materially alter the character or appearance of the conservation area.
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