Rear air conditioning unit at 20 Andrew Close, Shenley, Radlett

“The application proposes the installation of an air conditioning unit on the rear elevation of 20 Andrew Close.”

“The application site consists of a two- storey mixed use building finished in exposed brick exterior with a brown tiled pitched roof located between Porters Park Drive and Andrew Close. The ground floor of the building comprises an estate agents known as 'Shenley Estates', which specialises in selling residential estates across Shenley/Radlett. It is understood that the first floor of the building is in residential use.”

“Opposite the front of the site is a car park and a large forecourt. To the rear of the site is a service yard and restricted car parking for residents of Andrew Close.”

“The proposed air conditioning unit is considered acceptable as it would not negatively impact residential amenities, would preserve the character and appearance of the area and would have no impact on highway safety or parking. As such, it accords with the requirements of the adopted Development Plan and national planning policy. It is therefore recommended that permission is granted subject to conditions.”

“The (approximately 2m high) fence along the boundary with the rear gardens of Andrew Close would assist in screening the unit from nearby dwellings. As such, it would largely be screened from the public domain and primarily visible from the adjacent service yard. It is also noted that there is an existing air conditioning unit in situ on the rear wall of no.18 Andrew Close, as well as other flues and extraction systems on the rear of no.19.”

“As a conservative approach, it is recommended that the standard plant/equipment condition is placed on the application with a view that it will only need to be discharged if complaints are received and substantiated by environmental health.” Based on the advice given above, it is not considered that the development would have a detrimental impact on the neighbouring properties in terms of noise.”

“Summary of consultation responses Consulted: Consultee Date Consulted Environmental Health & Licensing 8 October 2025 Shenley Parish Council 8 October 2025 Highways 8 October 2025”

“Responses: Consultee Comment Environmental Health & Licensing Recommend application is permitted subject to conditions/informatives Highways No Objection…”

“RESOLVED that permission be GRANTED subject to conditions.”

“The development hereby approved shall be implemented in accordance with the following approved plans:”

“Noise from plant and equipment (LAeq) associated with the development shall be at the background noise level (LA90) at the nearest commercial/industrial properties (5dB above the background noise level if evidence is provided which shows that no tonality or other character is present).”