®Planning appeal decision
56 Hendon Wood Lane, London, NW7 4HR
Planning appeal 3306456 at 56 Hendon Wood Lane, London, NW7 4HR (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.
Extension of existing basement, including insertion of one lightwell, and enlargement of rear patio
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- NW7 4HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
- The effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and Green Belt
- Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal
What decided it
The proposed basement extension would not result in a disproportionate addition over and above the size of the original building when properly assessed, and would not harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling or Green Belt due to its concealed nature and the substantial size of the property and plot.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM15Policy CS1Policy CS7Policy G2Policy DM01Policy D1Policy D4Policy D10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149Paragraph 12
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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