Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan
H8: Residential Annexes
Residential annexes will be permitted where:
- the accommodation forms an extension to the main dwelling and is capable of being used as an integral part of the dwelling; or forms a separate outbuilding which is in close proximity to, and shares some essential facilities with, the main dwelling; and
- the scale of the annexe is subordinate to the existing dwelling and is the minimum level of accommodation required to support the needs of the intended occupant/s; and
- there is sufficient space to park vehicles for both the dwelling and the annexe, in accordance with adopted standards, which is available and appropriately located within the curtilage; and
- the development accords with design policies on extensions and alterations to dwellings.
Where planning permission is granted for a residential annexe, planning conditions will be imposed to ensure that the occupants of the annexe are ancillary to the primary household and related to the occupants of the main dwelling.
The Council will maintain a presumption against the development of selfcontained residential units within the curtilage of existing dwellings, where the proposal would be in conflict with the policies in this plan or design or space standards.
For more information please see the Local Plan