Planning appeal decision
57 Fernwood Crescent, Whetstone, London, N20 0RP
Planning appeal 3297652 at 57 Fernwood Crescent, Whetstone, London, N20 0RP (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 25 October 2022 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area.
a rear decking platform (retrospective)
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- N20 0RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 55 and 59 Fernwood Crescent
What decided it
The proposal accords with development plan policies requiring high quality design and adequate privacy, as the deck's siting, height and design do not cause undue harm to character and appearance, and any loss of privacy to neighbours is not significant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CS5Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies Policy DM01Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CS1Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies Policy DM02
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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