Planning appeal decision
12 Queens Way, London, NW4 2TN
Planning appeal 3314194 at 12 Queens Way, London, NW4 2TN (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 17 May 2023 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the use of an annexe as a self-contained residential unit
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- NW4 2TN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The living standards of the future occupiers
- The safety of other highway users
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by subdividing a detached family dwelling into two independent households, combined with inadequate amenity space for the 5-bedroom unit, demonstrably outweighed the acceptable highway safety position.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM02Policy DM17Policy CS1Policy CS9Policy CS15
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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