Planning appeal decision
25 Dene Road, London, N11 1ES
Planning appeal 3303536 at 25 Dene Road, London, N11 1ES (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 8 December 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding locality.
a Retrospective single storey rear extension, with rear external decking staircase, demolition of existing rear outrigger, alterations to fence siting and side access gate siting and proposed 1.8m privacy screens (Amended Plans) (Amended Description)
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- N11 1ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding locality
What decided it
The rear extension is subservient in proportion and style to the existing dwelling and would not cause detriment to the character and appearance of the building or locality when assessed against the context of neighbouring properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy CS5DMP Policy DM01
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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