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Allowed27 May 20253357701

1, Bentsley Close , St Albans, AL4 9PN

Planning appeal 3357701 at 1, Bentsley Close , St Albans, AL4 9PN (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 27 May 2025 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of the existing dwelling with 1 no replacement dwelling, including associated landscaping and a swimming pool

Authority
St Albans City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wallace J
Postcode
AL4 9PN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to sunlight and daylight

What decided it

The proposal would have an acceptable effect on both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, being in accordance with the relevant development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 69Policy 70Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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