Planning appeal decision
119 Fairmead Crescent, London, Barnet, HA8 8YR
Planning appeal 3330117 at 119 Fairmead Crescent, London, Barnet, HA8 8YR (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 30 July 2024 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area.
demolition of existing garden shed and erection of single storey rear extension and 2 storey side extension. Change of use from single dwelling to No 2 Flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- HA8 8YR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal arrangements and outlook and daylight/sunlight
What decided it
The proposed conversion would unacceptably harm the character of an established residential area characterised by single family dwellinghouses, and the internal arrangement of the flats would result in poor living conditions due to noise transfer from a kitchen located directly above a bedroom.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy DM02Policy DM04Policy D3Policy D14Policy D6Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy HOU03
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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