40 Lattimore Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8QE

1. 1.The development as proposed would extend more than 3m within very close proximity of the party boundary contrary to Policy 72(iii). The proposal would adversely affect the residential amenity of the occupiers of the adjoining property by virtue of a loss light into ground floor rear habitable space and, due to the combination of its deph and height, having an overbearing impact. The proposal is therefore considered to be unacceptable and to be contrary to the provisions of Policies 70 (v) and (viii) of the St. Albans District Local Plan Review 1994 and the provisions of the NPPF.
2. 2.The proposed first floor side extension, by virtue of it abutting the party boundary contrary to Policy 72(vii), would be harmful to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area. The proposal, through the use of a continuous roofline combined with its siting abutting the party boundary, would not appear as a subservient addition to the dwelling and is therefore considered to be unacceptable and to be contrary to Policies 69 and 72(ii) of the St Albans Local Plan Review 1994 and the provisions of the NPPF. Christine Traill Strategic Director – Community and Place Delivery Dated 14/01/2026 St Albans City & District Council THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT AND IS LIKELY TO BE REQUIRED WHEN YOU COME TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY. YOU ARE ADVISED TO KEEP IT WITH YOUR TITLE DEEDS. Ref No. 5/25/1625 DC.4

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

AL4 8QE

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent

JMead Architectural