Planning appeal decision
153 Friern Park, London, N12 9LR
Planning appeal 3313790 at 153 Friern Park, London, N12 9LR (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 24 April 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property with specific regard to its locally listed status.
new windows and balcony with balustrade to first floor rear with privacy screening
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- N12 9LR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property with specific regard to its locally listed status
- the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring properties with regard to privacy
What decided it
The unacceptable impact on the living conditions of occupants of the neighbouring property at 151 Friern Park through loss of privacy and overlooking of their garden outweighed the acceptable design impact on the locally listed host property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS5DM01DM06D3HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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