Blocks 7-9 Chandos Way and Blocks 1-6 Britten Close , London , NW11 7HW

Planning appeal 3292882 at Blocks 7-9 Chandos Way and Blocks 1-6 Britten Close , London , NW11 7HW (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 17 October 2022 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would comply with paragraph A.2(1)(e) of the GPDO with respect to the external appearance of the building.

the erection of single storey rooftop extension across all blocks to create 48no. self-contained flats with provision of 16 additional car parking spaces and 50 cycle spaces

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Plenty B
Postcode: NW11 7HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would comply with paragraph A.2(1)(e) of the GPDO with respect to the external appearance of the building
whether the proposal would comply with paragraph A.2(1)(g) of the GPDO with respect to the impact on the amenity of occupiers of the existing building including in terms of loss of light

What decided it

The proposal would fail to comply with the GPDO requirements on both external appearance and protection of existing occupiers' daylight, with insufficient evidence that light pipes would adequately compensate for the loss of natural light to habitable kitchens.

The benefits of making efficient use of land and boosting housing supply were outweighed by the poor design and harm to the living conditions of existing occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS5DM01CS1CSNPPFDM02
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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