Planning appeal decision
Land at 21 Dryfield Road, Edgware, HA8 9JN
Planning appeal 3292640 at Land at 21 Dryfield Road, Edgware, HA8 9JN (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 23 September 2022 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Watling Estate Conservation Area.
without planning permission, the erection of a roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window and 2no front facing rooflights
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- HA8 9JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Watling Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The hip to gable and rear dormer extensions disrupt the symmetrical form and distinctive hipped roof character of the terrace and conservation area, causing harm that is not outweighed by private family benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM01DM06CS1CS5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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