Planning appeal decision
21 Alders Road, Edgware, HA8 9QG
Planning appeal 3316662 at 21 Alders Road, Edgware, HA8 9QG (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
conversion of the dwelling into two flats with minor alterations to the roof and with refuse and cycle storage and landscaping/ amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- HA8 9QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
Although conflicting with Policy DM01, the proposal would not have an adverse effect on character and appearance, delivers new family housing in compliance with the wider development plan including the London Plan, and amounts to sustainable development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM08Policy D3Policy H2Policy D4Policy D6Policy SI 2Policy SI 5
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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