®Planning appeal decision
Guildens, Courtenay Avenue, London, N6 4LP
Planning appeal 3243272 at Guildens, Courtenay Avenue, London, N6 4LP (London Borough of Haringey) was allowed on 23 December 2021 by Inspector Cliff D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Highgate Conservation Area.
Demolition of existing dwelling with retention of front facade and erection of replacement two-storey dwelling and associated extension to lower ground floor and the creation of a basement level
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cliff D
- Postcode
- N6 4LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Highgate Conservation Area
What decided it
The substantial redevelopment of Courtenay Avenue has already eroded the uniformity and character of the road, such that the proposed replacement dwelling, retaining the front façade and being commensurate with other recent approvals, would preserve rather than harm the conservation area.
The proposal preserves the character and appearance of the conservation area despite the loss of the existing building, as the building makes only a neutral contribution and the road's character has already been fundamentally altered by cumulative redevelopment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy SP12 of the Haringey Local Plan Strategic Policies 2013 to 2026Policy DM9 of the Haringey Development Management DPD 2017Policy DH1 of the Highgate Neighbourhood Plan 2017Policy DH2 of the Highgate Neighbourhood Plan 2017
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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