Planning appeal decision
51 Milton Avenue, Barnet, EN5 2EY
Planning appeal 3294261 at 51 Milton Avenue, Barnet, EN5 2EY (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 27 July 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality.
extensions to roof involving raising roof height, 1 no rooflight to the side elevation, and 1 no rooflight to the front elevation, 1 no dormer windows to the side and rear elevations, alterations to the existing extension roof and introduction of a roof lantern
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- EN5 2EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality
What decided it
The proposed roof extension and dormer windows would be incongruous in design, massing and visual bulk, causing detriment to the functional architectural authenticity of the existing dwelling and street scene contrary to local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS5DM01
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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