Planning appeal decision
17 Shepherds Close, London, N6 5AG
Planning appeal 3314877 at 17 Shepherds Close, London, N6 5AG (London Borough of Haringey) was allowed on 10 May 2023 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Highgate Conservation Area.
alterations to approved application HGY/2021/0830 'Construction of single storey front and rear extensions, the insertion of a side window and the creation of a side link between the main building and side garage' including revisions to conform with Building Regulation requirements
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
- Postcode
- N6 5AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Highgate Conservation Area
What decided it
The existing variation in the appearance of properties within Shepherds Close means the development does not look unduly out of place and therefore does not harm the character or appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6Policy HC1Policy SP11Policy SP12Policy DM1Policy DM9Policy DM12Policy DH2
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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