Planning appeal decision
117 Station Road, London, NW4 4NL
Planning appeal 3313797 at 117 Station Road, London, NW4 4NL (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 22 August 2023 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space, outlook and noise.
conversion of the existing dwelling into 5no. self-contained flats. Associated Velux windows, parking, cycle parking, refuse and recycling store and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce S
- Postcode
- NW4 4NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space, outlook and noise
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of future occupiers of Flat 4a, arising from inadequate internal space and noise disturbance from the proposed layout, was determinative in dismissing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM04Policy DM01Policy D3Policy D6Policy D14Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy H1Policy H2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48Paragraph 11
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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