Planning appeal decision
23 Pennine Drive, London, NW2 1NX
Planning appeal 3298893 at 23 Pennine Drive, London, NW2 1NX (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 17 August 2022 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property, street scene and the wider area.
part single, part two storey rear extension, including 1no juliette balcony. Part single, part two story side extension with hipped roof. Roof extension including rear dormer window, and 1 no juliette balcony. 2no front rooflights. (Retrospective application)
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- NW2 1NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property, street scene and the wider area
What decided it
The cumulative massing and bulk of the extensions when considered as a single combined development created an incongruous, unsympathetic and disproportionate addition that was visually harmful to the character and appearance of the host property and street scene in a highly prominent location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS5DM01
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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