Planning appeal decision
27 Ashley Walk, London, NW7 1DU
Planning appeal 3316506 at 27 Ashley Walk, London, NW7 1DU (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 1 September 2023 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the function and character of the area.
reconfiguration of existing single storey dwelling to create two storey building, with hipped roof and single storey rear projection to provide 2no. self contained flats. Associated parking, amenity space, refuse/recycling and cycle
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- NW7 1DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the function and character of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with particular regard to outlook, noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and function of an area characterised by single family dwellings and would cause overbearing harm to the outlook of neighbouring occupiers, with benefits insufficient to outweigh these harms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM04Policy D3Policy D14
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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