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Dismissed18 October 20243345771

2 Copse Hill, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0SG

Planning appeal 3345771 at 2 Copse Hill, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0SG (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 18 October 2024 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the area.

A dwelling in the rear garden of 2 Copse Hill

Authority
Welwyn Hatfield Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Eggleton P
Postcode
AL6 0SG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on the living conditions of the residents of both 28 Robbery Bottom Lane and the new dwelling, with regard to privacy
  • whether the site represents a suitably accessible location for a new dwelling

What decided it

The considerable environmental harm to character and appearance caused by the overly large and dominant design in this particular constrained and prominent setting, combined with unacceptable privacy and overbearing impacts on neighbouring residents, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the housing and sustainability benefits.

The benefits of housing delivery, efficient land use, and environmental sustainability measures were outweighed by the considerable harm to character and appearance and the unacceptable amenity impacts on neighbouring and future residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP 9SADM 16SADM 11dSADM 1SP 1SADM 2iiiSADM 3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 136Paragraph 11

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