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Dismissed29 April 20266004256

2A Sharmans Close, Welwyn, AL6 0AR

Planning appeal 6004256 at 2A Sharmans Close, Welwyn, AL6 0AR (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 29 April 2026 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether any additional storey is constructed other than on the principal part of the dwellinghouse.

the addition of one storey 2.7m in total height including the new floor structure zone. Walls and fenestration to the principal front and rear elevations of the building at the new proposed first floor level, including masonry walls to match the existing and roof tiles and pitch to match the existing, with all hips and valley replicated

Authority
Welwyn Hatfield Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Thandi B
Postcode
AL6 0AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether any additional storey is constructed other than on the principal part of the dwellinghouse
  • Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the external appearance of the dwellinghouse

What decided it

The proposed storey addition would be constructed partly on subservient parts of the dwellinghouse with lower roof heights, not solely on the principal part as required by Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA of the GPDO.

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