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Notice varied and upheld2 September 20243321870

18 Gibbs Close, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9RX

Planning appeal 3321870 at 18 Gibbs Close, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9RX (Broxbourne Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 September 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the balcony on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regards to privacy.

balcony to a rear loft conversion (retrospective)

Authority
Broxbourne Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Jones R
Postcode
EN8 9RX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the balcony on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regards to privacy
  • The effect of the balcony on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The balcony causes significant and unacceptable loss of privacy to neighbouring residents through elevated overlooking that cannot be adequately mitigated, conflicting with Policy EQ1 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ1Policy DSC1Policy DSC2

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