Planning appeal decision
33 Elmfield Road, London, N2 8EB
Planning appeal 3304115 at 33 Elmfield Road, London, N2 8EB (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 5 December 2022 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
a ground floor rear extension and infill extension to facilitate larger kitchen/dining space
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- N2 8EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of 31 Elmfield Road with respect to visual impact, outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed extension would materially detract from the character and appearance of the host dwelling and materially harm the living conditions of neighbours through visual intrusion and loss of outlook, conflicting with development plan policies and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D6 of the London PlanPolicy CS5 of the Barnet Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM01 of the Barnet Development Management Policies DPD (2012)Policy DM02 of the Barnet Development Management Policies DPD
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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