Land at 51 Beech Way, Wheathampstead, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8LY

erection of 1no. dwelling

Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hickey A
Postcode: AL4 8LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including protected trees
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 1, with particular regard to outlook and light
whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers

What decided it

The combination of unacceptable harm to character and appearance through the cramped appearance of the dwelling within the constrained plot, material harm to neighbouring living conditions through overbearing impact and loss of light, and failure to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers due to restricted outlook and daylight deficiency.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP9, Policy D1, Policy D3

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