Planning appeal decision
Land Rear Of 62 Gresham Gardens, London, NW11 8PD
Planning appeal 3324035 at Land Rear Of 62 Gresham Gardens, London, NW11 8PD (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 7 February 2024 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers of the dwelling, with specific regard to the basement rooms and provision of light (Appeal A) and outlook (Appeal A and Appeal B).
erection of a 2 bedroom dwelling consisting of a ground floor and basement at the rear of 62 Gresham Gardens NW11 8PD fronting Wayside NW11 8QY
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- NW11 8PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers of the dwelling, with specific regard to the basement rooms and provision of light (Appeal A) and outlook (Appeal A and Appeal B)
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area (Appeal A and Appeal B)
What decided it
Both proposals would fail to deliver acceptable outlook standards for basement bedrooms, conflicting with development plan policies requiring appropriate outlook and amenity for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D6Policy CS5Policy CS1Policy DM01
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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