®Planning appeal decision
7 Westfields, ST. ALBANS, AL3 4LW
the demolition of existing bungalow. Erection of two new semi- detached dwellings with associated boundary enclosures, cycle stores and bin stores. New vehicle crossover
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for biodiversity net gain
What decided it
The significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance combined with the failure to make adequate provision for biodiversity net gain outweighed the limited housing benefits in circumstances where the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and inadequate biodiversity net gain significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits, notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 69, Policy 70
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