Planning appeal decision
1, Lingholm Way, Barnet, EN5 2SP
Planning appeal 3281044 at 1, Lingholm Way, Barnet, EN5 2SP (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 20 December 2021 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings.
described on the application form as the “demolition of existing garage and store and construction of part single part double-storey side extension to a detached family house accommodating garage, habitable rooms and ancillary spaces
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- EN5 2SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings
What decided it
The size and siting of the proposed extension would significantly disrupt the spatial arrangement and uniform appearance of the group of houses through an unacceptable terracing effect.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy 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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