Planning appeal decision
1 Gables Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 4SP
Planning appeal 3373305 at 1 Gables Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 4SP (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 November 2025 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 1a Gables Avenue with particular regard to light and outlook.
retention of single storey rear conservatory (Retrospective)
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- WD6 4SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 1a Gables Avenue with particular regard to light and outlook
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and area
What decided it
The conservatory's significant length and close proximity to the shared boundary creates an overbearing and enclosing presence that adversely affects the outlook of neighbouring occupiers, conflicting with Policy SADM30.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SADM30 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan (2016)Policy CS22 of the Hertsmere Borough Council Core Strategy (2013)
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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