Understanding planning · 13 min read
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16 Castle Hill Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 1HE
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16 Castle Hill Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 1HE
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View council mapConversion of integral garage to habitable room and construction of access rampGarage conversionThe works are mostly internal. The existing garage door will be replaced with a new insulated cavity wall construction and window. The external materials will match the existing brickwork and detailing to ensure a consistent appearance. Accessible ramp and external alterationsThe proposed ramp will be formed in block paving to match the existing driveway / pathways and will include appropriate edge restraints where required. The design of the ramp (including the gradient) is shown on the submitted drawings. To accommodate the ramp, and ensure safe and practical access, the existing block paved pathway to the front of the property will be modestly extended. The additional hardstanding will be formed in block paviors to match the existing in colour, size and laying pattern, as indicated on the drawings. The overall layout of the driveway will remain substantially as existing, with no new vehicular access onto the highway and no alteration to the existing access point.AccessThere is no proposal to create a new vehicular
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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