Planning appeal decision
33 Muswell Hill, Hornsey, Haringey , London, N10 3PR
Planning appeal 3311840 at 33 Muswell Hill, Hornsey, Haringey , London, N10 3PR (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 17 July 2023 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Rookfield Estate Conservation Area.
1) Single storey wrapped around rear extension with sky light on rear roof slope 2) Creation of side dormers 3) Inserting skylights on main roof: two sky lights on front roof slope, one on rear roof Slope and one on side roof slope also changing rear fenestration to white UPVC windows
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cleary D
- Postcode
- N10 3PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Rookfield Estate Conservation Area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.31 Muswell Hill, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the designated heritage asset and would have unacceptable effects on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding outlook, light and privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP11Policy SP12Policy DM1Policy DM9
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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