Planning appeal decision
5 Waltheof Avenue, London, N17 7PL
Planning appeal 3331021 at 5 Waltheof Avenue, London, N17 7PL (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 22 February 2024 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Tower Gardens Conservation Area.
loft conversion – rear dormer and installation of two conservation velux windows to front roof slope
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- N17 7PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Tower Gardens Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dormer would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Tower Gardens Conservation Area, and the private benefits of the development did not outweigh this harm to which great weight must be given.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMD9 of Haringey Development Management DPD, 2017Policy HC1 of The London Plan, 2021Policy SP11 of Haringey Local Plan Strategic Policies 2013-2026, March 2013Policy SP12 of Haringey Local Plan Strategic Policies 2013-2026, March 2013
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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