35 Copthorne Road, Croxley Green, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 4AB

a two storey and single rear extension including two rear facing dormer windows to facilitate loft conversion, two front and one side elevation Velux windows and raised rear elevation terrace area with front elevation storm porch including solar panel installation on the south elevation roof plane

Authority: Three Rivers District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Down K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed first floor rear extension and roof extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the street scene of Copthorne Road
The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with respect to overlooking, privacy and light

What decided it

The proposed extensions would have no materially harmful effect on character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions when assessed against the local context and secured by appropriate conditions.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP12, Policy CP1, Policy DM1, Policy CA2, Policy CA3

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