Land at 41 Oak Grove, London, NW2 3LS

Planning appeal 3313389 at Land at 41 Oak Grove, London, NW2 3LS (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 November 2023 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development as built on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.

without planning permission, the erection of a first floor rear extension with a terrace and associated privacy screens on the roof of the existing single storey rear extension

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Cullen F
Postcode: NW2 3LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development as built on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
The effect of the development as built on the living conditions of neighbours, with regard to outlook, light and privacy
The effect of the development as built on the living conditions of occupants, with regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The development as built has a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the host property and area, and materially harms the living conditions of neighbours and occupants, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify a decision contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS5Policy CS NPPFPolicy DM01Policy DM02Policy D3Policy D6

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