Planning appeal decision
12 Totteridge Village, London, N20 8JP
Planning appeal 3269287 at 12 Totteridge Village, London, N20 8JP (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 25 October 2021 by Inspector Hatfield T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of varying the disputed condition on the character or appearance of the Totteridge Conservation Area.
new replacement dwelling comprising of basement ground, first floor with accommodation in roof space without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 15/05972/FUL, dated 5 May 2016
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hatfield T
- Postcode
- N20 8JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of varying the disputed condition on the character or appearance of the Totteridge Conservation Area
What decided it
The rear elevation has little visibility from the road or neighbouring properties, and the proposed modern fenestration and open lightwell would be substantially screened by existing and proposed planting, resulting in negligible or no harm to the character and appearance of the Totteridge Conservation Area.
The conflict with the Barnet Residential Design Guide SPD guidance against open lightwells was outweighed by the lack of significant harm to the conservation area arising from the proposed development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS NPPFPolicy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM06
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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