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Dismissed12 June 20253358354

7 Milestone Close, Stevenage, SG2 9RR

Planning appeal 3358354 at 7 Milestone Close, Stevenage, SG2 9RR (Stevenage Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 June 2025 by Inspector Morrison A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and area.

a ground floor side extension

Authority
Stevenage Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Morrison A
Postcode
SG2 9RR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The extension's incongruous design and positioning on the prominent gable end would harmfully unbalance the terrace's symmetrical form and be incompatible with the host building and area character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP8Policy GD1Stevenage Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2025 Principles HD1Stevenage Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2025 Principles HD2

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