Planning appeal decision
Flat 1, 31 Beresford Avenue, London, N20 0AD
Planning appeal 3282851 at Flat 1, 31 Beresford Avenue, London, N20 0AD (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 21 February 2022 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect upon the character and appearance of the host property and its surrounding area.
single storey ground floor rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- N20 0AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect upon the character and appearance of the host property and its surrounding area
- The effect upon the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers at No 29 Beresford Avenue, having particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The extension's low-level, subordinate appearance and the substantial remaining garden space meant it would not materially harm the character of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS1 of Barnet's Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies
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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