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Dismissed14 May 20266004988

33 the Shrublands, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2BN

Planning appeal 6004988 at 33 the Shrublands, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2BN (Hertsmere Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 May 2026 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area.

Retention of existing front extension on ground floor with proposed new roof replacement

Authority
Hertsmere Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Colebourne S
Postcode
EN6 2BN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area

What decided it

The significant depth of the 2.7m front extension would result in harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and area, being contrary to development plan policies CS22 and SAD30.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS22SAD30

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