8 Baliol Road, Hitchin, SG5 1TT

insertion of roof lights to existing front elevation roofslope and dormer to existing side and rear elevation roofslopes to facilitate conversion of loftspace into habitable accommodation (as a resubmission of planning application 21/02703/FPH, withdrawn on 11.11.2021)

Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Griffiths S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposals on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The full height side window and Juliet balcony would cause unacceptable overlooking into the neighbouring property, harming living conditions contrary to Policy D3 of the emerging Local Plan.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy 28 (House Extensions), Policy D2 (House Extensions, Replacement Dwellings and Outbuildings), Policy D3 (Protecting Living Conditions)

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