84 Northumberland Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1EE

Planning appeal 3291619 at 84 Northumberland Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1EE (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 28 July 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed ground and first floor rear extensions upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality.

a part single, part two storey rear extension with Juliette balconies at ground and first floor levels. Alterations to existing ground floor rear extension roof including insertion of a lantern rooflight. Conversion of garage into habitable room with new window to replace existing door. New windows to existing basement

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Somers J
Postcode: EN5 1EE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed ground and first floor rear extensions upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality
The effect of the proposed ground and first floor rear extensions upon the living conditions of No.86 Northumberland Road, with particular regards to access to light and sense of enclosure

What decided it

The proposed extensions would remove important setbacks and create a visually bulky and disproportionate addition that would be harmful to the character and appearance of the existing building and local distinctiveness, contrary to Core Strategy Policies CS1 and CS5 and Development Management Policy DM01.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS1CS5DM01

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