Planning appeal decision
54 Lewes Road, London, N12 9NL
Planning appeal 3289864 at 54 Lewes Road, London, N12 9NL (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 11 March 2022 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings.
described in the application form as follows: “Single Storey Rear Extension, Rear Dormer and Replace Flat Roof with Tile Covered Pitch Roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- N12 9NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
- The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours (whether unacceptable harm would be caused by overbearing appearance or loss of outlook)
What decided it
The roof alterations would enhance the character and appearance of the host building and surroundings, and the single storey extension would not cause unacceptable harm to neighbours' living conditions due to the significant ground level difference.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy 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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