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Dismissed27 March 20263371896

62 Castle Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5DG

Planning appeal 3371896 at 62 Castle Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5DG (St Albans City Council) was dismissed on 27 March 2026 by Inspector Catcheside E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 60 Castle Road, in terms of daylight.

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
Postcode
AL1 5DG

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 70 of the City and District of St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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