61 Whitley Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0PT

the erection of a detached bungalow and sub division of plot with parking and landscaping

Authority: Broxbourne Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of 61 Whitley Road and the adjacent neighbouring properties of 63 Whitley Road and Ashby Court with particular regard to overlooking
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed development, with particular regard to outlook
The effect of the proposal on the safety of the public highway
The effect of refuse collection obstructing the access lane to the rear of 61 Whitley Road and the distance of the roadside collection point from the proposed dwelling

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of both the host dwelling and future occupiers through overlooking and poor outlook, combined with unacceptable highway safety impacts from insufficient parking provision and limited turning space.

Plan policies cited: Policy DSC2, Policy EQ1, Policy TM2, Policy TM5

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