Planning appeal decision
14 Hillcrest Gardens, London, N3 3EY
Planning appeal 3302054 at 14 Hillcrest Gardens, London, N3 3EY (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 effects of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
for the erection of a single storey rear extension, first floor rear/side extension and extension of roof to side and rear to a crown design to include two side dormers and a rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- N3 3EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The fallback position of the approved Certificate of Lawful Development for a deeper staggered rear extension meant the proposed scheme, being not materially greater in its effects, would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance or living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan (Core Strategy)Policy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan (Development Management Policies)CS Policy CS1
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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