Planning appeal decision
79 Chandos Avenue, London, N20 9EG
Planning appeal 3284340 at 79 Chandos Avenue, London, N20 9EG (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 16 August 2022 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a two storey dwelling with rooms in the roofspace and 3no. off street parking and associated refuse and recycling and outbuilding in the rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- N20 9EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 77 and 81 Chandos Avenue, having regard to outlook, light and privacy
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area by appearing excessive in scale and incongruous with the established character of the road, conflicting with policies requiring preservation of local character and respect for the appearance and scale of surrounding buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS NPPFPolicy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy D3 of The London Plan
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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