Planning appeal decision
144 Abbots Road, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 0SB
Planning appeal 3273561 at 144 Abbots Road, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 0SB (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 26 October 2021 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Watling Estate Conservation Area.
detached ancillary outbuilding for use as a residential annexe
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- HA8 0SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Watling Estate Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The imposition of a condition restricting occupation to ancillary use, combined with the outbuilding's location in the rear garden away from public view and its consistency with the variety of outbuildings in the conservation area, secured compliance with character and living conditions requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy D6Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM02Policy 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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