1 Belmont Road, BUSHEY, Hertfordshire, WD23 2JT

the retention of hip to gable, 2 No rear dormers & part single storey and part two storey side extension

Authority: Hertsmere Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Down K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the flank window in the rear dormer over the outrigger on the living conditions of occupiers of 7 Elmhurst Close with respect to overlooking and privacy
The effect of the rear dormer over the outrigger on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The Council's advice to the appellants that a dormer on the outrigger could be achieved through permitted development, combined with the appellants' good faith reliance on that advice and the limited harm identified, constituted material considerations sufficient to justify allowing the appeal despite conflict with the development plan.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CS22, Policy SADM30

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