65 Heysham Drive, South Oxhey, WATFORD, Hertfordshire, WD19 6YH

construction of single storey front and side extension, alterations to the roof including increase in ridge height with hip to gable roof extension, front and rear dormer windows, and alterations to external materials without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 23/1095/RSP, dated 7 September 2023

Authority: Three Rivers District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Davis J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of varying/removal of the conditions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The existing front dormer in its current form is unduly prominent and incongruous, harmful to character and appearance, and the conditions requiring its alteration to approved plans are reasonable and necessary to protect the visual amenities of the area.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: CP1, CP9, CP10, CP12, DM1, DM6, DM13, Appendix 2, Appendix 5

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