68 Chiltern Road, Baldock, SG7 6LS

Planning appeal 3355468 at 68 Chiltern Road, Baldock, SG7 6LS (North Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 25 June 2025 by Inspector Morris T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

demolition of existing detached garage. Single storey side and rear extensions, with deep retrofit improvements to the existing building fabric, with flat roof and two rooflights. New front entrance porch with flat roof. Hip to gable loft extension and rear dormer loft extension. Insertion of 3 rooflights to front roof pitch. Reduction in width of window to first floor bathroom. Insertion of black brick coursing to gable wall junctio n with flank wall at eaves level. Construction of steps to enable access to ground level from extension floor level

Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Morris T
Postcode: SG7 6LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed development would not have an unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, appearing as a high quality and attractive addition that complies with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1Policy D2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12

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