28 Cheviot Gardens, London, NW2 1QE

Planning appeal 3309697 at 28 Cheviot Gardens, London, NW2 1QE (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 5 July 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposals upon the character and appearance of the property and the area, with particular regard to the proposed conversion of the property into 3 no. flats and the siting, scale and design of the proposed rear dormer roof extension.

a first floor rear extension incorporating a dormer to provide conversion of a single family dwellinghouse to 3no self-contained units. Associated alterations to fenestration and front porch. Provision of amenity space, parking, cycle storage and refuse and recycling storage

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hunter A
Postcode: NW2 1QE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposals upon the character and appearance of the property and the area, with particular regard to the proposed conversion of the property into 3 no. flats and the siting, scale and design of the proposed rear dormer roof extension
the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would respect character and appearance and would not result in unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers, with the net gain of 2 residential units contributing to housing delivery outweighing temporary construction effects.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM01Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy D3Policy D14Policy T5Policy T6Policy T6.1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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