Planning appeal decision
1 Rawlins Close, Finchley, London, N3 3TA
Planning appeal 3279577 at 1 Rawlins Close, Finchley, London, N3 3TA (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 10 January 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the conditions are reasonable and necessary in the interests of the privacy of neighbouring residents.
part single part two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable space. Replacement of garage doors with windows. Infill front canopy to form new front lobby without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 20/3601/HSE, dated 14 October 2020
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- N3 3TA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the conditions are reasonable and necessary in the interests of the privacy of neighbouring residents
What decided it
The elevated and wide-angled views from the proposed terrace would create significant and unduly intrusive harm to the privacy of neighbouring residents at 4 and 6 Waverley Grove that the proposed frosted glass screen could not adequately mitigate.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy CS NPPFPolicy CS1Policy CS5
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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