Carport and garage at 2 Prangnell Hill House, Abbots Langley

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1 This application seeks part retrospective planning permission for the removal of the existing garage structure and the erection of a carport and garage.”

“The proposed structure would be located to the front of the dwelling in the current location of the two parking spaces, one of which is currently occupied by a metal framed garage structure. The new building would have a width of 5.2m, a depth of 6.1m on the elevation nearest to the dwelling and 4.1m at the elevation nearest the highway.”

“The application site contains a semi-detached dwelling located along Trowley Rise. The dwelling was part of a previous development consisting of a pair of semi-detached dwellinghouses that are finished in brickwork and white render with a hipped, dark tiled roof.”

“The front of the host dwelling is a driveway which is designed to accommodate two parking spaces with a small front garden. Currently, a detached garage structure is located on one of the parking spaces. To the front of the driveway is a small strip of highway grass verge which separates the driveway with the pavement. There is no front boundary treatment.”

“Notwithstanding the above, the proposed building would be set against the grass verge to the front of the site that forms part of the highway. As such, it is considered that the car port element, by reason of its siting in close proximity to the highway, would appear as an incongruous and unduly prominent form of development that would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the street scene.”

“The loss of these spaces raises concerns in respect of highway safety through the reduction of available turning space and parked cars on the highway verge. Accordingly, it is considered that the proposed development would fail to accord with Policy DM13 of the Development Management Policies as the two parking spaces proposed in the form of a garage and carport would be insufficient in size and would predominantly used for vehicle storage rather than vehicle parking.”

“Members expressed concerns that the proposed location of the structure on the front drive is intrusive and negatively impacts the overall street scene. The submitted plans lack sufficient detail regarding the structure's design and construction, making it difficult to fully assess the proposal. Members consider the proposed metal shed/garage to be excessively large and visually intrusive.”

“Public/Neighbour Consultation 4.2.1 Number consulted: No of responses received: 0. (Date of Expiry 05.08.2025) 4.2.2 Site Notice: Not required. Press notice: Not required. Relevant Planning Policy, Guidance and Legislation 5.1 Legislation Planning applications are required to be determined in accordance with the statutory development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise as set out within S38(6) Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and…”

“The application was part retrospective for removal of existing shed/outbuilding and replacement with new carport/garage at 2 Prangnell Hill House, 23 Trowley Rise, Abbots Langley.”

“The Planning Officer reported that there were no updates but clarified that the existing structure was not proposed to be retained as part of the application. The proposal involved replacement of the existing structure with a second element sitting between the existing structure and the highway. This would result in a larger structure than currently, extending up to the boundary with the verge.”

“Councillor Drury moved, and Councillor Mitchell seconded, that planning permission be refused in accordance with the officer recommendation. On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.”

“RESOLVED: that planning permission be refused.”