Planning appeal decision
129 Leeside Crescent, London, NW11 0JN
Planning appeal 3311707 at 129 Leeside Crescent, London, NW11 0JN (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 2 March 2023 by Inspector Boughton A, 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 dwelling and the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- NW11 0JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The unacceptable overbearing effect of the proposed dormer on the amenity of the adjoining paired dwelling and its rear garden, which would conflict with the development plan taken as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Barnet Residential Design Guidance SPD (2016)
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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