32 Links Drive, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8BE

Planning appeal 3366666 at 32 Links Drive, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8BE (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Walker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the revised porch design.

‘demolition of existing single storey dwelling to facilitate construction of two storey detached 4x bedroom dwelling with basement level. Associated hard and soft landscaping. Construction of single storey outbuilding to rear ’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 24/0911/FUL, dated 4 October 2024

Authority: Hertsmere Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Walker C
Postcode: WD7 8BE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the revised porch design
trees, having regard to the proposed relocation of the outbuilding

What decided it

The revised porch design would be uncharacteristically prominent and would harm the special character and group value of the Radlett bungalows protected by neighbourhood plan policy HD7, and insufficient evidence was provided to demonstrate that the outbuilding relocation would not harm nearby trees.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HD7 of The Radlett Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020 to 2036Policy CS22 of the Core Strategy 2013Policy SADM30 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan 2016Policy SADM12 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan 2016Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy

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