Planning appeal decision
6 Strangeways, Watford, WD17 4SP
Planning appeal 3369567 at 6 Strangeways, Watford, WD17 4SP (Watford Borough Council) was allowed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings.
front extension, loft conversion and small rear extension
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- WD17 4SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed extensions, when assessed on their merits against development plan policies, would not harm the character and appearance of the host property or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- QD6.2QD6.4
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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