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Harrow: rear dormer with privacy-first detailing

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The brief

Add a master suite in the loft while keeping neighbours comfortable.

PD question answered

Can I add a rear dormer under PD without upsetting neighbours?
Yes, with careful window placement and PD-compliant scale.

Constraints

  • Dormer size and volume limits
  • Privacy to adjacent properties
  • Keep ridge height unchanged

What we did

  • Kept dormer within PD volume allowance
  • Used high-level or angled windows where needed
  • Prepared a compliance pack for clarity

Outcome

Extra bedroom space delivered with minimal risk.