Planning appeal decision
64 Princes Avenue, Finchlet, Barnet, London, N3 2DB
Planning appeal 3333086 at 64 Princes Avenue, Finchlet, Barnet, London, N3 2DB (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 12 July 2024 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the living conditions of future occupants with particular regard to access to external space.
the proposed conversion of dwellinghouse into 2x self contained flats and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cleary D
- Postcode
- N3 2DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect on the living conditions of future occupants with particular regard to access to external space
- whether the development would appropriately manage parking demand
- whether the development would deliver an acceptable housing mix
What decided it
The absence of dedicated external space for the first-floor flat, a 4-person unit capable of accommodating a family, rendered the development unacceptable in terms of living conditions and breached adopted development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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