35 St Stephens Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AA

demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new build replacement dwelling with associated alterations to front driveway hardstanding and rear patio

Authority: St Albans City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ellis D
Postcode: AL3 4AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 33 St Stephens Avenue, with particular regards to outlook

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant and harmful reduction in outlook from the rear garden of the neighbouring property at No 33 due to the bulk, massing and proximity of the proposed dwelling to the shared boundary, conflicting with Policy 70 and NPPF design aims.

Plan policies cited: Policy 70 of the City and District of St Albans District Local Plan Review (1994)

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