Planning appeal decision
2 Fairmead Crescent , Edgware, HA8 8YQ
Planning appeal 3289752 at 2 Fairmead Crescent , Edgware, HA8 8YQ (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 7 September 2022 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area.
extensions to the front, side and rear of the property, alterations to the roof including the insertion of roof lights on the front, side and rear elevations, to facilitate a loft conversion. Internal reconfiguration to the existing bungalow to facilitate the provision of an additional dwelling. Provision of additional off-street parking space, refuse & recycling and cycle storage and external amenity area
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- HA8 8YQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed rear extension, due to its large scale and mass, would form a dominant and inharmonious addition to the existing building that would not appear subordinate and would harm the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area.
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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