Planning appeal decision
12, Barfield Avenue, N20 0DE
Planning appeal 3324576 at 12, Barfield Avenue, N20 0DE (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Pearce S, 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 14 Barfield Avenue, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy.
an “extension of rear soffit to provide a canopy
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pearce S
- Postcode
- N20 0DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 14 Barfield Avenue, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy
- the character and appearance of the host property and area
What decided it
The harmful loss of privacy to occupiers of the neighbouring property at 14 Barfield Avenue resulting from direct views from the elevated patio above the boundary fence was the decisive factor in dismissing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D6London Plan 2021 Policy D3Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies Development Plan Document September 2012 Policy DM01Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Development Plan Document September 2012 Policy C5Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Development Plan Document September 2012 Policy CS5Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guidance October 2016
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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