Planning appeal decision
26 Wallcote Avenue, London, NW2 1AU
Planning appeal 3331176 at 26 Wallcote Avenue, London, NW2 1AU (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 16 April 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a two-storey bungalow following demolition of the existing. Associated refuse and recycling/cycle storage and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- NW2 1AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions to the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings, with particular regard to the effects of outlook and overlooking to 26A Wallcote Avenue
- Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook, light and the internal head height of the proposed dwelling
What decided it
The combination of harm to character and appearance, unacceptable effect on neighbouring outlook, and failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to poor outlook, light, and substandard floor-to-ceiling heights.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM01 of the Development Management Policies Development Plan 2012Policy DM02 of the Development Management Policies Development Plan 2012Policy CS5 of the Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy 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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