Planning appeal decision
40 Corringham Road, London, NW11 7BU
Planning appeal 3320473 at 40 Corringham Road, London, NW11 7BU (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 6 September 2023 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed single floor basement upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider locality.
Proposed basement under existing building and rear patio – with light-well to front elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- NW11 7BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed single floor basement upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider locality
What decided it
The proposed basement, being substantially concealed and complying with the Council's SPD guidance on basement extensions, would not result in an overdevelopment of the site or be readily apparent to viewers, and would preserve the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS1 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy 2012Policy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy 2012Policy DM01 of Barnet's 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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