Planning appeal decision
17 Ibsley Way, Cockfosters, Barnet, EN4 9EY
Planning appeal 3282421 at 17 Ibsley Way, Cockfosters, Barnet, EN4 9EY (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 23 December 2021 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of both the existing dwelling and the streetscene.
a two-storey front extension including conversion of the existing garage into a habitable room. New roof to existing garage and insertion of a door and window to replace the existing garage door. New front entrance canopy and access steps. Insertion of single-storey rear infill extension to the existing rear extension. Removal of door on the flank elevation. Insertion of new window to the flank elevation of the property at first floor level
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- EN4 9EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of both the existing dwelling and the streetscene
What decided it
The proposal would not be unduly different in appearance when compared to the similar extension at number 19 and would not be unacceptably harmful to the appearance of the property or streetscene, thereby complying with relevant design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy CS5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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