Planning appeal decision
38 Northumberland Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1ED
Planning appeal 3288291 at 38 Northumberland Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1ED (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 22 March 2022 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the area.
proposed basement including side light well development for residential leisure use
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- EN5 1ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the area
What decided it
The minimal visual impact of the basement due to its location beneath the existing patio and substantial remaining garden, combined with the house's size and setting, meant the proposal would not harm character or appearance despite exceeding SPD guidelines on depth.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 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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