Three flats at 109 Woods Avenue, Hatfield

“This application seeks retrospective planning permission to convert the ground floor self-contained flat into two self-contained flats. Figure 2 below shows the proposed development. In July 2023, under application ref.”

“This application seeks retrospective planning permission to convert the previously existing garage, the ground floor self-contained flat, which was permitted under application ref. 6/2022/2883/FULL, the single storey side extension which was permitted under application ref. 6/2024/0633/HOUSE and the single storey rear extension, which was permitted under application ref. 6/2024/1792/FULL, into two self-contained flats. Reason for Committee Consideration…”

“The approximately 0.062ha application site is located on the south side of Woods Avenue, Hatfield, about midway between its junctions with Thrush Avenue to the east and Rickfield Close to the west and opposite a large area of publicly accessible Urban Open Land (UOL 171). The site is occupied by a single storey property with accommodation in the roof.”

“1) The applicant previously applied to convert 48 Woods Avenue into three flats which I called in as it wasn’t appropriate for the area and he subsequently amended it to a proposal for two flats which I didn’t object to.”

“Conclusion 10.1 Further to the above report and subject to the recommended conditions, the proposal would have no significant adverse impact upon the character and appearance of the area, adjoining or future occupiers living conditions, highway safety, landscaping, ecology, refuse and recycling or other relevant matters.”

“The proposal is considered to be in accordance with relevant national and local planning policies and as such it is recommended for approval.”

“The application was advertised by means of neighbour consultation letters. No representations have been received.”

“The following consultee has responded advising that they have no objections to the proposal, subject to conditions being applied:”

“That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions set out in the report.”