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Dismissed11 December 20243346636

Marlborough Court, Green Close, Brookmans Park, AL9 7ST

Planning appeal 3346636 at Marlborough Court, Green Close, Brookmans Park, AL9 7ST (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 11 December 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants with particular regard to noise.

the removal of existing roof containing store, first floor extension containing a 2 bed flat, new roof structure containing 1 bed flat with front facing dormers, 3 storey side extension containing staircase and balconies and additional dormer to separate flat, extension to adjoining flat number 19

Authority
Welwyn Hatfield Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Bowden N
Postcode
AL9 7ST

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants with particular regard to noise
  • whether sufficient vehicle parking is available for the proposed development
  • whether there are adequate refuse storage arrangements to cater for the proposed development
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to living conditions from railway noise exposure, combined with inadequate parking and refuse arrangements, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of two additional dwellings when assessed against the Framework.

The benefits of two new dwellings and efficient use of brownfield land in a sustainable location were given minor weight, but were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to living conditions from noise exposure and inadequate parking and refuse arrangements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SADM11SADM18SP9SADM2SADM12SP1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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