Planning appeal decision
14 Leeside Crescent, Golders Green, London, NW11 0DB
Planning appeal 3326642 at 14 Leeside Crescent, Golders Green, London, NW11 0DB (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 1 May 2024 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of a hip-to-gable and flat roof rear dormer and three (3) front skylights
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- NW11 0DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The presence of similar roof modifications and dormers within the immediate vicinity that form part of the established character, combined with the proposed development replicating the gable of the neighbouring property, meant the proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area despite not fully complying with the SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS1 of Barnet's Local Plan (Core Strategy) Development Plan Document (2012)Policy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan (Core Strategy) Development Plan Document (2012)Policy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan (Development Management Policies) Development Plan Document (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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