Planning appeal decision
32 Robertson Close, , Broxbourne, UK, EN10 6AY
Planning appeal 3346582 at 32 Robertson Close, , Broxbourne, UK, EN10 6AY (Broxbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 November 2024 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of number 34 Robertson Close.
a first-floor rear extension to provide additional space to existing bedrooms
- Authority
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- EN10 6AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of number 34 Robertson Close
What decided it
The proposal would have an unduly dominant and overbearing impact on the neighbouring dwelling and its garden due to its mass, height, and proximity to the side boundary, conflicting with Policy EQ1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DSC1Policy DSC2Policy EQ1
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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