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Allowed20 April 20266003184

69 Deacons Hill Road, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3HZ

Planning appeal 6003184 at 69 Deacons Hill Road, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3HZ (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 20 April 2026 by Inspector Housden C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the application is a valid householder application.

front, side and rear extensions, conversion of roof to habitable space, new front and rear dormer windows and fenestration alterations

Authority
Hertsmere Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Housden C
Postcode
WD6 3HZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the application is a valid householder application
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 67 and 71 Deacons Hill Road, with specific regard to privacy, daylight and sunlight

What decided it

The retention of sufficient internal and external walls meant the dwelling would remain readily distinguishable as a dwelling, validating the householder application, and the modest depth and offset of the extensions would not materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1 of the Hertsmere Core Strategy (2013)Policy SADM30 of the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan (2016)

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