Planning appeal decision
98 Gloucester Gardens, Cockfosters, Barnet, EN4 0QP
Planning appeal 3314246 at 98 Gloucester Gardens, Cockfosters, Barnet, EN4 0QP (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the house and the local area.
an extension of the main roof to form gables to the sides, with rear and front dormers, raise the ridge to match the adjoining house, also raise the front gable wall and ridge to the minor front roof with velux windows to the sides all to create 2 bedrooms and a bathroom in the loft space
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Greenwood L
- Postcode
- EN4 0QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the house and the local area
What decided it
The proposal would consolidate the existing fragmented form of the house into a more substantial and proportionate structure that would not harm the character and appearance of the house or local area, being in keeping with the existing pattern of development and similar dormer structures in the vicinity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan policy D3London Plan policy D4Enfield Plan Core Strategy 2010-2025 policy CP30Development Management Document policy DMD6Development Management Document policy DMD13Development Management Document policy DMD37
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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