Three rooflights proposed for semi-detached house in Up Hatherley

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Summary

The owner of a semi-detached house in Rothermere Close wants to add three rooflights to the existing roof. Rooflights are windows set into the roof surface — they let natural light into rooms below. The house is a small 1990s home of about 54 square metres in the Up Hatherley area. Nearest neighbours are just a few metres away on either side. Only a small number of properties have a direct view of the roofline. Rooflights are a common and minor change. The main question for the council will be whether the windows could overlook neighbouring gardens or affect the look of the street.

What you can do

You can comment on this application by searching for reference 26/00426/FUL on the Cheltenham Borough Council planning website. The council can consider things like the effect on neighbours and the appearance of the building. They cannot consider matters such as the impact on property values.