®Planning appeal decision
1-6 Temple Close, Finchley, London, N3 3SB
Planning appeal 3318749 at 1-6 Temple Close, Finchley, London, N3 3SB (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 13 November 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not prior approval should be granted having regard to the external appearance of the building and surrounding area.
the erection of a two-storey roof extension to existing building to provide three self-contained units comprising of 2 x 2 bed and 1 x 3 bed units
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- N3 3SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not prior approval should be granted having regard to the external appearance of the building and surrounding area
What decided it
The addition of two storeys would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area by virtue of its height, scale and bulk being unduly prominent and incongruous within the specific street scene context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS1 of the Barnet Core Strategy 2012Policy CS5 of the Barnet Core Strategy 2012Policy DM01 of the 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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