49 Greening Road, Rothwell, KETTERING, NN14 6JB

‘Conversion of existing loft space to a habitable bedroom. Change of roof from hip to gable on both side of the detached house, with opaque glass windows. 3No. new velux windows to the front elevation and 2No. velux windows to the rear elevation. Construction of new stair to the proposed second floor level’

Authority: North Northamptonshire
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Gunn J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property
the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook and sunlight/daylight

What decided it

The modest scale of the roof extension, comparable with other properties in the street, combined with the limited impact on neighbouring outlook and sunlight/daylight due to restricted views and the acceptance of an obscure glazing condition, meant the proposal would not adversely affect living conditions or character and appearance.

Plan policies cited: Policy 8 of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031

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