Planning appeal decision
57 Shirehall Park, London, NW4 2QN
Planning appeal 3295281 at 57 Shirehall Park, London, NW4 2QN (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 15 August 2022 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regards to the size and scale of the 2 side dormers.
Single storey front and rear extensions following removal of the existing front bay window and associated alterations to existing side extension facing no. 59 Shirehall Park and garage facing no. 55 Shirehall Park including increase in height and conversion of garage into habitable room and alterations to fenestration of front gable. Roof alterations involving changes to roof pitch, crown roof element, 2 no. rear dormers, rooflights to front, sides and crown. (All as permission REF 21/5581/HSE). 2no. side dormers larger than permission ref: 21/5581/HSE
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilkinson H
- Postcode
- NW4 2QN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regards to the size and scale of the 2 side dormers.
What decided it
The proposed dormers would be subordinate features consistent with neighbouring properties and would not be detrimental to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy CS5 of the Barnet Local Plan (Core Strategy) Development Plan DocumentPolicy DM01 of the Barnet Local Plan (Development Management Policies) Development Plan Document
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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