Planning appeal decision
106 St Margarets Road, Edgware, HA8 9UX
Planning appeal 3291404 at 106 St Margarets Road, Edgware, HA8 9UX (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 18 October 2023 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the raised patio and steps upon the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.
without planning permission, the erection of a rear raised patio with associated steps, and the erection of an outbuilding on top of the patio
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- HA8 9UX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the raised patio and steps upon the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
- The effects of the raised patio and steps upon the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The raised patio's substantial extension beyond the pre-existing structure, combined with its bulky scale and height relative to neighbouring gardens, caused unacceptable harm to character and appearance and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through increased overlooking and loss of privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy CS1Core Strategy Policy CS5Core Strategy Policy CS6Development Management Policy DM01Development Management Policy DM06Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guidance (2016)
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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