®Planning appeal decision
23 Prospect Road, London, NW2 2JU
Planning appeal 3267727 at 23 Prospect Road, London, NW2 2JU (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 September 2021 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the house and area generally.
without planning permission, the creation of a second-floor rear extension to an existing rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thompson F
- Postcode
- NW2 2JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the house and area generally
What decided it
The extension's bulky and dominant appearance within the roof slope, poorly related to the dwelling's character and contrary to development plan policies requiring high quality design that preserves local character, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to indicate determination other than in accordance with the development plan.
The harm to character and appearance outweighed any other considerations; the fallback position of the extant planning permission for a smaller extension was given significant weight as a material consideration but did not justify the appeal scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy CS5Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy CS1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 120
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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