58 Grange Street, St. Albans, AL3 5LY

Planning appeal 3358861 at 58 Grange Street, St. Albans, AL3 5LY (St Albans City Council) was dismissed on 9 April 2025 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of this Locally Listed property and thereby whether it would serve to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St Albans Conservation Area.

the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension, loft conversation and basement conversion

Authority: St Albans City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Willmer P
Postcode: AL3 5LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of this Locally Listed property and thereby whether it would serve to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St Albans Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers in terms of potential of the proposal to appear overbearing and result in a loss of outlook

What decided it

The proposed dormer's non-traditional materials (fibreglass roof and Cedral cladding) would compromise the architectural integrity of the locally listed building and harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, with public benefits insufficient to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 69Policy 72Policy 85Policy 87

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