Planning appeal decision
45 Cheviot Gardens, London, NW2 1QD
Planning appeal 3261503 at 45 Cheviot Gardens, London, NW2 1QD (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 24 June 2021 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Retention of outbuilding to the rear of the property for use as a gym (incidental use)
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- NW2 1QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbours with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The outbuilding's rear location, subservient scale, and consistency with existing patterns of residential development in the area meant it would not harm character and appearance or neighbours' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01
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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