Planning appeal decision
55 Woodlands , London, NW11 9QS
Planning appeal 3325518 at 55 Woodlands , London, NW11 9QS (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 26 January 2024 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the street scene of Woodlands and the surrounding area.
a part single and part two storey front, side and rear extension. Creation of habitable rooms in the roof space
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- NW11 9QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the street scene of Woodlands and the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed front and rear first floor extensions on the living conditions of occupiers of 53 Woodlands with respect to visual intrusion and outlook
What decided it
The proposed extensions, despite being extensive, would constitute high quality design that preserves local character and would have no materially detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, street scene or surrounding area, and would not materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy 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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