Planning appeal decision
Land at 97 Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2DX
Planning appeal 3288181 at Land at 97 Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2DX (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 3 October 2022 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the raised decking and balustrades on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy and outlook.
without planning permission, the erection of raised decking and balustrades at the rear of the property
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thompson F
- Postcode
- EN5 2DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the raised decking and balustrades on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The raised decking causes unacceptable loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers through increased overlooking from its elevated position, contrary to Policies DM01, DM02 and CS5.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy DM02Policy 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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