Planning appeal decision
14 Fakenham Close, London, NW7 2SD
Planning appeal 3294590 at 14 Fakenham Close, London, NW7 2SD (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 4 November 2022 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 17 Fakenham Close, with particular reference to privacy and noise.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- NW7 2SD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 17 Fakenham Close, with particular reference to privacy and noise
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would have a harmful effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 17 Fakenham Close through increased overlooking and noise disturbance, which outweighed the acceptable character and appearance impacts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy D3
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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