Planning appeal decision
68 Francklyn Gardens, Edgware, HA8 8RZ
Planning appeal 3273559 at 68 Francklyn Gardens, Edgware, HA8 8RZ (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 7 September 2021 by Inspector Troy D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
single storey front extension to facilitate new front porch. Part single, part two storey rear extension. Roof extension involving part hip to gable, rear dormer window with 1no. juilette balcony and 1no. front facing rooflight (Part retrospective)
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Troy D
- Postcode
- HA8 8RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
- the effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at No. 66 Francklyn Garden with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The fallback position of the recently approved prior approval scheme, which would have a similar impact on character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions, was a material consideration of significant weight that supported allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5 of the Barnet Core Strategy 2012Policy DM01 of Barnet's Development Management Policies Document 2012Residential Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document 2016
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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