®Planning appeal decision
161 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SU
Planning appeal 3337859 at 161 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SU (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 July 2024 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and on the surroundings of the High Street and the Monken Hadley Conservation Area.
single storey rear extension at ground floor level with green roof following demolition of existing outbuilding. New green roof to existing rear extension at ground floor level. First floor rear extension with pitched tiled roof. Render to the extensions at ground and first floor level, and render repairs to range existing rear extension. Roof extension involving 1 no side dormer and the installation of 2 no. raised chimneys in replacement of the existing chimneys
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- EN5 5SU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and on the surroundings of the High Street and the Monken Hadley Conservation Area
What decided it
The side dormer extension would be substantially larger and more prominent than comparable permitted dormers on the adjacent property, would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, and would not be outweighed by any public benefits, whereas the rear extensions would be acceptable in design terms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM06Policy DM01Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 128Paragraph 208
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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