PLANNING COMMENT FOR APPLICATION REF:  5/2025/0106

Mr and Mrs Otero

36 Perham Way
London Colney
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL2 1LB

Object to Proposal

To the Planning Department,

I am writing to object to the planning application 5/2025/0106 for Rear Single Storey Extension and Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer and Front Velux (Roof Light) Windows at 37 Perham Way, London Colney, St Albans, HertfordshIre, AL2 1LB.

As a resident of Perham Way, I have serious concerns about the negative impact this development would have on our neighbouring properties. In particular:

It is too large and out of character with the surrounding properties. Structurally it will have an impact directly on numbers 36 and 38. The alterations to the roof for the Dormer are significant and it is noted that although Approvals have been given in the past for Loft Conversion in some of the surrounding roads, most if not all have been converted with only the allowance of Velux (Roof Light) Windows to the front and rear. These properties are also either Detached or Semi Detached and not the smaller style of 2 Bedroom Terraced homes although it is also noted that some Terraced homes do have additional Velux (Roof Light) windows in their roofs.

The type of build and structure of the properties in Perham Way would also mean that the loft space floor when converted would need to be fully re supported. Any re enforcement would require the use of Party Walls which could have a significant impact on the adjoining properties 36 and 38. 

It is also noted that to the best of our knowledge neither 36 or 38 Perham Way have been approached directly to discuss any Party Wall Agreement requirement.

The Single Storey Rear Extension is also large and will have an impact on the adjoining properties. This is a small row of 2 Bedroom Terraced Homes. Although some Semi Detached and Detached homes on Perham Way have had Extensions built, the majority of homes have gained additional room by having smaller Conservatories added.

I hope the council will take these concerns into account and refuse permission for this application in its current form.

Thank you for your attention.