Planning appeal decision
29 Crewys Road, Upper Flat, London, NW2 2BD
Planning appeal 3336177 at 29 Crewys Road, Upper Flat, London, NW2 2BD (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 25 July 2024 by Inspector Gilbert J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
to create a loft conversion with rear dormer with 3no.Velux roof lights to the front elevation and 2no. Casement Windows in the face of the dormer and both parapet walls to be built up to form the side of the dormer.
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gilbert J
- Postcode
- NW2 2BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The abundance and diversity of existing large rear dormers on Crewys Road meant the proposed development would not appear incongruous or cause harm to the character and appearance of the area despite not complying with supplementary planning guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy DM01London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan Policy D8London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy SI 6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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