Planning appeal decision
32 Laurel Way, London, N20 8HZ
Planning appeal 3293188 at 32 Laurel Way, London, N20 8HZ (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 9 September 2022 by Inspector Tweddle J, 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 the surrounding area.
a two storey side extension, two storey rear extension and roof conversion with rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tweddle J
- Postcode
- N20 8HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would be large, bulky and overly assertive additions that would disrupt the marked balance and rhythm of the host building and surrounding area, and breach the return building line, thereby causing harm to character and appearance contrary to development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM01CS5
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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