Planning appeal decision
23 George Crescent, London, N10 1AL
Planning appeal 3313593 at 23 George Crescent, London, N10 1AL (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the house and local area.
a new double storey rear extension to a single family dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Greenwood L
- Postcode
- N10 1AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the house and local area
- The effects of the proposal on living conditions at the next door houses, 21 and 25 George Crescent, in terms of outlook and light
What decided it
The modest scale, simple design and shallow depth of the proposed extension would not harm the character and appearance of the house or local area, nor would it significantly affect the living conditions of neighbouring properties in terms of outlook and light.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan policy D3Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy policy CS1Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy policy CS5Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies policy DM01
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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