Planning appeal decision
3 Elderberry Close, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, Herts, AL2 3RP
Planning appeal 3326174 at 3 Elderberry Close, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, Herts, AL2 3RP (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 6 March 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties.
the erection of a double storey front infill extension and changes to fenestration
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- AL2 3RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The proposed windows would not be closer to the boundary than the existing window and would maintain a separation distance of over 27 metres to neighbouring dwellings, ensuring no material change to privacy or living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 70Policy 72
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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