Planning appeal decision
60 Hervey Close, Finchley, London, N3 2HJ
Planning appeal 3296341 at 60 Hervey Close, Finchley, London, N3 2HJ (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 21 September 2022 by Inspector Barnes D, 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 property and the surrounding area.
the erection of a first floor side and part single, part two storey rear extensions with 1 No. skylight to flat roof of single storey extension and associated alterations and extension to roof including 1 No. front facing and 1 No. rear facing rooflights and side, front and rear windows and new porch
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- N3 2HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The fallback position of approved prior approvals for roof extension and rear extension foundations, combined with the design approach respecting local guidance and the corner plot location, meant the proposed development would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan (Core Strategy)Policy CS1 of Barnet's Local Plan (Core Strategy)Policy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan (Development Management Policies)
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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