®Planning appeal decision
38 Park Street Lane, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2JB
Planning appeal 6010412 at 38 Park Street Lane, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2JB (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 6 August 2026 by Inspector John D Allan, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions at 36 Park Street Lane with particular regard to daylight and sunlight.
the demolition of existing conservatory and erection of rear extension, partial 2-storey, new roof, attic to become habitable space, addition of covered porch to front and internal alterations
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- John D Allan
- Postcode
- AL2 2JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions at 36 Park Street Lane with particular regard to daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The unchallenged evidence that the proposal would have no discernible impact upon direct light or hours of sunlight to the neighbouring property, combined with the existing separation and boundary conditions, meant there would be no significant or harmful effect on living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 69Policy 72Policy S5
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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