®Planning appeal decision
MARLBOROUGH COURT, GREEN CLOSE, BROOKMANS PARK, AL9 7ST
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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: SADM11, SADM18, SP9, SADM2, SADM12, SP1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.