Block 25-28 Buckingham Court, Watford Way, London, NW4 4TD

Planning appeal 3288953 at Block 25-28 Buckingham Court, Watford Way, London, NW4 4TD (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 8 November 2022 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether works for appropriate and safe access to and egress from the new and existing dwellinghouses, including means of escape from fire, via additional external doors or external staircases, comply with Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO.

Two storey upward extension to create 4no self- contained flats. Associated cycle stores

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Burnham T
Postcode: NW4 4TD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether works for appropriate and safe access to and egress from the new and existing dwellinghouses, including means of escape from fire, via additional external doors or external staircases, comply with Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO
External appearance of the building
Impact on the amenity of the existing building and neighbouring premises including overlooking and privacy

What decided it

Appeal A failed to comply with the permitted development limitations under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A paragraph A.(c) by including uses beyond access and egress, whereas Appeal B's amended proposal confined the stairwell to access requirements and was therefore acceptable.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS5Policy DM01

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