Land at 41 Oak Grove, LONDON, NW2 3LS

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS5, Policy CS NPPF, Policy DM01, Policy DM02, Policy D3, Policy D6

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