Planning appeal decision
247A East End Road, London, N2 8AY
Planning appeal 3326735 at 247A East End Road, London, N2 8AY (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector Plenty B, 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 property, group of terraced properties and the local streetscene.
roof extension including hip to gable, rear dormer window and 3no. front facing rooflights. Extension to existing flat roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Plenty B
- Postcode
- N2 8AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host property, group of terraced properties and the local streetscene
What decided it
The proposed extensions would harm the character and appearance of the appeal property, the terraced row and the surrounding area through their discordant form and prominence, conflicting with development plan policies requiring development to respond to local distinctiveness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan [2021]Policy CS1 of the Barnet Core Strategy [2012]Policy CS5 of the Barnet Core Strategy [2012]Policy DM01 of the Barnet 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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