Planning appeal decision
7 Alfan Lane, Dartford, DA2 7HB
Planning appeal 3344446 at 7 Alfan Lane, Dartford, DA2 7HB (Dartford Borough Council) was allowed on 21 August 2024 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 6 Alfan Lane with regard to overshadowing and overbearing impact.
for the construction of a hip to gable with front and rear dormers to provide additional rooms in the roof space, erection of a front porch and part two/ part single storey rear extensions (revisions to previously approved planning permission DA/22/01486/FUL to increase the rear dormer size)
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- DA2 7HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 6 Alfan Lane with regard to overshadowing and overbearing impact
What decided it
The comparatively modest rearward projection of the enlarged dormer beyond the previously approved scheme, combined with the generous distance between built form and the secondary nature of the affected windows, means the proposal would not have an unduly oppressive or intrusive effect on neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy M2Policy M10
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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