Planning appeal decision
99 Bow Lane, London, N12 0JL
Planning appeal 3331138 at 99 Bow Lane, London, N12 0JL (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 14 May 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the occupants have reasonable access to public transport and local services.
Subdivision of existing dwelling into 2 no. self-contained flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- N12 0JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the occupants have reasonable access to public transport and local services
- the effect on the living conditions of its occupiers, with particular regard to outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The occupants have reasonable access to public transport and local services within 800m of designated town centres, and the roof terrace provides adequate living conditions with good outlook and daylight despite not meeting the SPD space standard.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H1 of the London Plan 2021Policy HOU3 of the emerging Local PlanPolicy DM01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2012Policy DM02 of the Barnet Local Plan 2012Policy DM17 of the Barnet Local Plan 2012Residential Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document 2016
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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