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Dismissed3 June 20253364484

22 Swiss Avenue, Watford, WD18 7LN

Planning appeal 3364484 at 22 Swiss Avenue, Watford, WD18 7LN (Watford Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 June 2025 by Inspector Evans M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the streetscene and the character and appearance of the locality.

described on the planning application form as “Demolition of two no. existing single storey extensions; Construction of new part ground, part first floor extensions to single dwelling”

Authority
Watford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans M
Postcode
WD18 7LN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the streetscene and the character and appearance of the locality

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the streetscene and character and appearance of the locality caused by the extension projecting unduly close to the street at two storey height, diminishing the pleasant sense of openness that characterises the corner plot location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy QD6.2Policy QD6.4

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