Planning appeal decision
57 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8JA
Planning appeal 3353077 at 57 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8JA (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 12 February 2025 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed detached garage on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of the existing house and construction of replacement 2 detached dwellings to include accommodation within the roof space, installation of solar panels, parking, bin store, access and amenity space (amended description 12/10/23) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission reference 23/0934/FUL, dated 3 November 2023
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- WD7 8JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed detached garage on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed detached garage on living conditions for occupiers of the proposed main dwelling No 57A
What decided it
The existing pattern of front-sited garages and outbuildings along Aldenham Avenue, combined with the street's acknowledged lack of character consistency, meant the proposed modest garage would not be an incongruous or intrusive feature and would not cause unacceptable harm to the area's character or future occupiers' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy CS22Policy SADM30Policy HD3
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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