Planning appeal decision
164 Leicester Road, Barnet, EN5 5DS
Planning appeal 3268631 at 164 Leicester Road, Barnet, EN5 5DS (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 6 August 2021 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
a two storey side extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- EN5 5DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area by eroding the spacious quality and distinctive pattern of the streetscene, which outweighs the benefit of additional living space.
The benefit of additional living space for the appellant was outweighed by the harm caused to the character and appearance of the area and the resulting conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan (Development Management Policies) 2012Policy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2012
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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