®Planning appeal decision
62 Castle Road, ST. ALBANS, Hertfordshire, AL1 5DG
demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two three storey dwellings, new driveways, landscaping and associated works
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Catcheside E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 60 Castle Road, in terms of daylight
What decided it
The significant deterioration in daylight availability to the middle bedroom of the neighbouring property, which would cause the room to be dim and gloomy with an unpleasant internal environment, was of sufficient importance and weight to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery.
The significant positive weight given to housing delivery in the context of a substantial shortfall in housing land supply was outweighed by the overriding consideration that the Framework expects proposals to achieve a high standard of amenity for existing users, which the proposal would fail to do.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 70 of the City and District of St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.