Planning appeal decision
121 Vartry Road, Tottenham, Haringey, London, N15 6HB
Planning appeal 3313453 at 121 Vartry Road, Tottenham, Haringey, London, N15 6HB (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 20 October 2023 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
loft conversion and extension with rear facing dormer and front elevation rooflights
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- N15 6HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer would result in a disproportionate, excessive and bulky addition to the roofscape causing unacceptable visual harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy SP11 of the Haringey Local Plan Strategic Policies 2013-2026 (2013)Policy DM1 of Haringey Development Management DPD (2017)Policy DM12 of Haringey Development Management DPD (2017)
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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