Planning appeal decision
74 Grove Road, North Finchley, London, N12 9DY
Planning appeal 3276947 at 74 Grove Road, North Finchley, London, N12 9DY (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 1 December 2021 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first-floor extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
a first-floor rear extension, demolition and rebuild of the existing rear garage
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- N12 9DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first-floor extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be subordinate to the main dwellinghouse and, with matching materials and hipped roof design, would not have an unacceptable impact on character and appearance, particularly given the extant planning permission as a fallback.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01
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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