Single-storey rear extension at 39 - 41 High Street, Abbots Langley

“There are restricted parking bays along High Street and there is also a public car park further to the south, close to the junction with Abbots Road 3 Description of Proposed Development 3.1 This application is for retrospective planning permission for the construction of a single storey rear extension.”

“The extension has been fully constructed and is used as an enclosed storage yard in association with and physically attached to the restaurant operating from the application site 3.3 The extension has a depth of 3.6m and a width of 3.6m. It has a mono pitch roof with a maximum height of 2.4m that slopes down to 2.1m. There is a doorway on the southern flank which exits into the courtyard / service yard to the rear.”

“The application site consists of a two storey end terrace building located on the eastern side of High Street, Abbots Langley. The site is classified as being located within a Secondary Shopping Frontage area of Abbots Langley town centre and is located within the Abbots Langley Conservation Area. The High Street mostly consists of commercial units at ground floor with residential use above.”

“Relevant Planning and Enforcement History 1.1 No relevant planning history. 1.2 21/0213/COMP - Erection of signage – Pending Consideration. 1.3 25/0143/COMP - Change of use and unauthorised extension of kitchen – Pending Consideration (subject of this application). Description of Application Site…”

“Recommendation 7.1 That RETROSPECTIVE PLANNING PERMISSION BE GRANTED unconditionally.”

“Planning Analysis 6.1 Design and Impact on the character of the area and Conservation Area. Policy CP1 of the Core Strategy (adopted October 2011) seeks to promote buildings of a high enduring design quality that respect local distinctiveness. Policy CP12 of the Core Strategy states that development should ‘have regard to the local context and conserve or enhance the character, amenities and quality of an area’ and ‘conserve and enhance natural and heritage assets’.”

“The extension is therefore considered a small form of development which by virtue of its scale and materiality preserves the character and appearance of the building and does not impact upon the wider character of the area, including the Abbots Langley Conservation Area. In summary, the development does not result in any adverse harm to the character or appearance of the building, streetscene or Abbots Langley Conservation Area.”

“The Planning Officer reported that there were no updates.”

“Councillor Drury moved, and Councillor Cooper seconded, that retrospective planning permission be granted.”

“RESOLVED: that retrospective planning permission be granted.”