®Planning appeal decision
955B Finchley Road, London, NW11 7PE
Planning appeal 3299760 at 955B Finchley Road, London, NW11 7PE (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 22 June 2023 by Inspector Renaudon L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the pergola and decking create a loss of light, an overbearing effect, or adverse impacts on the outlook of adjoining neighbours at no. 957.
Without planning permission, the erection of a pergola set upon a decking area
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Renaudon L
- Postcode
- NW11 7PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the pergola and decking create a loss of light, an overbearing effect, or adverse impacts on the outlook of adjoining neighbours at no. 957
- The effect of the pergola on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The pergola and decking do not create unacceptable impacts on neighbouring living conditions or character and appearance, and therefore comply with the development plan policies protecting amenity and design quality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Residential Design Guidance SPD 2016Policy DM01Policy D3 of the London Plan
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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