Planning appeal decision
16 Blenheim Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 4QN
Planning appeal 6002736 at 16 Blenheim Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 4QN (Watford Borough Council) was allowed on 11 March 2026 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed extension would be permitted under Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO.
construction of a 5m single-storey rear extension with crown roof and two roof lanterns
- Authority
- Watford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- WD19 4QN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed extension would be permitted under Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO
What decided it
The submitted elevation plan provided sufficient information for the Council to establish whether the development complied with the GPDO conditions and limitations, notwithstanding the measurement discrepancy.
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