The Farriers , River Hill, Flamstead, Hertfordshire, AL3 8BY

conversion of garage to gym and office. Alterations to hard standing area. Retaining wall to front boundary

Authority: Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Moulton E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
The extent to which the proposed hardstanding and retaining wall would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Flamstead Conservation Area

What decided it

The conversion of the garage falls within the NPPF paragraph 154 h)(iv) exception for re-use of buildings, and the hardstanding and retaining wall would preserve the openness of the Green Belt and the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

Framework references: 143, 153, 154

Plan policies cited: Policy CS5, Policy CS6, Policy CS12, Policy CS27

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