®Planning appeal decision
23 Heath Drive, POTTERS BAR, EN6 1EN
subdivision of site and the erection of a new-build detached 4-bedroom family dwelling house
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- James A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants of the proposed dwelling, having particular regard to outlook and daylight for Bedroom 2
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of No 25 having particular regard to privacy
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Darkes Lane West Potters Bar Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the living conditions of future occupants of the proposed dwelling through poor outlook and inadequate daylight to Bedroom 2, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing and economic benefits.
The modest benefits of providing one new dwelling and short-term economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to the living conditions of future occupants, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SADM30, Policy SP1, Policy CS14, Policy CS22, Policy SADM3
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.