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Allowed10 July 20266009034

16 Melrose Avenue, Potters Bar, EN6 1SZ

Planning appeal 6009034 at 16 Melrose Avenue, Potters Bar, EN6 1SZ (Hertsmere) was allowed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector John Morrison, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

a porch, two storey side & single storey rear/ side extension

Authority
Hertsmere
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
John Morrison
Postcode
EN6 1SZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The subordinate appearance and stepped design of the extension would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area and would comply with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS22 of the Hertsmere Local Plan Development Plan Document Core Strategy 2013Policy SADM30 of the Hertsmere Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan 2016

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