Planning appeal decision
10 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Planning appeal 3266418 at 10 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 22 June 2021 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 10 and 12 King Street in respect of privacy.
Single storey side extension & loft conversion with flat roof dormer to rear, pitched roof dormers to front and removal of existing hips
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- LU7 1BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 10 and 12 King Street in respect of privacy
What decided it
The rear dormer windows introduce potential overlooking from an elevated position that did not previously exist, creating a significant loss of privacy to neighbouring properties, which the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable to prevent.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE8Policy H8
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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