®Planning appeal decision
50, 52, 54 Stanhope Road, Highgate, London, N6 5AL
Erection of two semi-detached two-bedroom houses, parking and associate infrastructure on the Alford House Site
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edginton A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Highgate Conservation Area (HCA)
- The effects of the development on the living conditions of existing occupiers with particular regard to light and outlook, and for future occupiers with regard to light and internal space
- Whether the development would accord with local policies with regard to parking stress and sustainable transport options
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the designated heritage asset (Highgate Conservation Area) and to living conditions of existing and future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the minor benefit of two additional dwellings in an area with no demonstrable five-year housing supply.
The minor benefit of two additional dwellings to local housing supply and associated economic benefits was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to designated heritage assets and living conditions, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11, 16
Plan policies cited: Policy HC1, Policy D3, Policy D6, Policy DM9, Policy SP12, Policy SP11, Policy DM1, Policy DM12, Policy DM7, Policy DM31, Policy DM32, Policy SP7
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