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Allowed15 January 20263373375

123A Lawn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9HS

Planning appeal 3373375 at 123A Lawn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9HS (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed on 15 January 2026 by Inspector Whitfield H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and area.

a loft conversion with dormer to rear, roof light to front roof plane

Authority
Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Whitfield H
Postcode
HP3 9HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and area
  • the living conditions of the occupants of 7 Seaton Road, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The dormer's design respects the proportions of the host building and would not be dissimilar to other dormer windows in the street scene, while the window positioning prevents harmful overlooking to the neighbouring property's garden.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS11CS12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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