Planning appeal decision
Sharon Court, 14 Alexandra Grove, London, N12 8NX
Planning appeal 3278632 at Sharon Court, 14 Alexandra Grove, London, N12 8NX (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 21 December 2021 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by the GPDO with regard to the requirements of paragraphs A.2(1)(e) and (g) relating to the external appearance of the building and the impact on the amenity of the existing building and neighbouring premises including overlooking, privacy and the loss of light.
addition of two storeys at third and fourth floor levels comprising 3no self-contained flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- N12 8NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by the GPDO with regard to the requirements of paragraphs A.2(1)(e) and (g) relating to the external appearance of the building and the impact on the amenity of the existing building and neighbouring premises including overlooking, privacy and the loss of light
What decided it
The development would result in significant harm to the living conditions of occupants of the neighbouring property at 16 Alexandra Grove through loss of outlook and privacy, contrary to the requirements of the GPDO prior approval provisions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01 of the Barnet Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (2012)Council's Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guidance (2016)
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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