Planning appeal decision
4 Reson Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1NU
Planning appeal 3291812 at 4 Reson Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1NU (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed on 31 March 2022 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dormer extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 Thistlecroft, with particular regard to privacy.
the erection of a rear dormer including rooflights in front roof slope, new rooflights in rear pitch and outbuilding
- Authority
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- HP1 1NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dormer extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 Thistlecroft, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The separation distance of approximately 27 metres between the new dormer and the rear windows of the neighbouring property exceeds the Local Plan's 23-metre privacy standard and, combined with tree cover filtration, maintains adequate privacy for neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS12Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011 Appendix 3
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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