Planning appeal decision
81 Margaret Road, Barnet, EN4 9NX
Planning appeal 3317122 at 81 Margaret Road, Barnet, EN4 9NX (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 17 May 2023 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties.
the erection of a first floor rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- EN4 9NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of 79 Margaret Road through loss of privacy, reduced outlook and diminished sunlight caused by the proposed rooflights and roof form.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy D6Policy CS1Policy CS5
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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