Loss of Light or just being obstructive?
Jen Star
il y a 5 ans
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My local council (within London) has recently refused my application for prior approval of a single-storey extension (which would be built under Extended Permitted Development) "by reason of its position, excessive depth, and height would appear overbearing and result in a harmful loss of sunlight to the neighbouring property".
My proposed extension is to a maximum height of 3m, and is actually seeking to extend an additional 50cm (yes, 0.5m) beyond the previously AGREED prior approval application for the same development (all still within Extended Permitted Development allowance).
The neighbour impacted has an outhouse which is on the boundary line which is 2.43cm high. I live on a hill, therefore to build the extension I have to excavate my currently stepped terrace 0.75cm to be level. Therefore, on my current natural ground level, pursuant to Permitted Development) I can erect a 2m fence, this would measure 2.75cm.
Whilst it annoys me that this has been raised given the previous application which was undisputed, what annoys me more is that the Council haven't actually proven that there would be any loss of light by increasing the length an additional 50cm, and for me to do this, will cost in excess of £2,000.
There is precedent in the area, adjacent streets for instance, where the Council has agreed larger and taller extensions (mine appears to be the first declined between 1 June 2014 and to date - being the period I have researched).
Does anyone have some advice, as I am looking to appeal this on my own behalf (as opposed to using a firm of architects or advisors).
Attached is satellite image of my house and the neighbours. My neighbour is on the corner and their garden is not tiered (yes, it does look like a used car lot, those cars haven't moved in the 5 years since I bought my home).
PS - The large tree in the corner which blocks my light, is on the rear neighbour's property (yet another issue).
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