Planning appeal decision
42 Cloister Road, London, NW2 2NP
Planning appeal 3317366 at 42 Cloister Road, London, NW2 2NP (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 23 May 2023 by Inspector Metcalfe P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
retrospective permission to erect conservatory to rear of property
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Metcalfe P
- Postcode
- NW2 2NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Its effect on the character and appearance of the area
- Its effect on the living conditions of residents
What decided it
The conservatory's modest height and projection, combined with its limited visibility from the street and neighbours' properties due to boundary fencing and garden depth, meant it did not harm the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- D3 London Plan (2021)CS1 Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)CS5 Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)DM01 Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies (2012)DM02 Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies (2012)
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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