Rescode: Overlooking

Variation 419

Objective

To limit views into existing secluded private open space and existing habitable room windows.

Decision Guidelines

The reporting authority may give its consent to an application for a building permit for a single dwelling, which does not comply with regulation 419 of the Building Regulations 2006, if-

  1. the proposed building will not significantly impact on the amenity of existing dwellings on nearby allotments and or any associated secluded private open space; or
  2. the building will not significantly increase the level of existing overlooking of habitable room windows of existing dwellings on nearby allotments and or any associated secluded private open space.

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