®Planning appeal decision
106 Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LL
Planning appeal 3315244 at 106 Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LL (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 13 June 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No. 82 Cedar Lawn Avenue, with regard to outlook.
the demolition of existing house and provision of 2 semi- detached 4 bedroom houses. Provision of 2 car parking spaces
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- EN5 2LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No. 82 Cedar Lawn Avenue, with regard to outlook
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, with regard to light and outlook
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant adverse harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No. 82 Cedar Lawn Avenue with regard to outlook, caused by the imposing and overbearing nature of the proposed built form, outweighed the moderate benefits of providing additional housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM01 of the Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies Development Plan Document 2012Policy DM02 of the Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies Development Plan Document 2012Policy CS1 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy Development Plan Document 2012Barnet Local Plan Supplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guidance 2016Barnet Sustainable Design & Construction Supplementary Planning Document 2016
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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