PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations·Page 20·(6)
Extensions to meet disability needs
A modest single storey extension required to meet the particular needs of a person with a disability may be a material consideration that relaxes daylighting and overshadowing criteria.
Provision of an extension or alterations to meet the particular needs of a person with a disability. For example, a modest single storey extension required to meet the particular needs of the person in question will be a material consideration to be balanced against any adverse impacts on the neighbouring property. This may result in the criteria relating to daylighting and overshadowing being relaxed.
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