Planning appeal decision
84 Park Rise, Harpenden, AL5 3AL
Planning appeal 3281994 at 84 Park Rise, Harpenden, AL5 3AL (St Albans City Council) was dismissed on 16 December 2021 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposals upon the living conditions of neighbours.
Erection of a rear single storey extension with mezzanine floor and roof lights including new side window to existing bedroom 1
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- AL5 3AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposals upon the living conditions of neighbours
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring property at number 86 through its overbearing impact and potential for direct overlooking from the relocated bedroom window.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 72 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994
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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