®Planning appeal decision
50, 52, 54 Stanhope Road, Highgate, London, N6 5AL
Planning appeal 3335808 at 50, 52, 54 Stanhope Road, Highgate, London, N6 5AL (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 4 July 2024 by Inspector Edginton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Highgate Conservation Area (HCA).
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
- Postcode
- N6 5AL
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1Policy D3Policy D6Policy DM9Policy SP12Policy SP11Policy DM1Policy DM12Policy DM7Policy DM31Policy DM32Policy SP7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 16
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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