Planning appeal decision
Sunnyside House, Childs Hill, London, NW2 2QL
Planning appeal 3276721 at Sunnyside House, Childs Hill, London, NW2 2QL (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 21 February 2022 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to light.
demolition of disused garages and construction of 2no. dwellings
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- NW2 2QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to light
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of existing occupants of Sunnyside House through significant reduction in daylight to windows already experiencing restricted light, contrary to local plan and London Plan policies requiring adequate daylight for adjoining occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy D6
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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