Planning appeal decision
2 Cheviot Gate, London, NW2 1QG
Planning appeal 3338457 at 2 Cheviot Gate, London, NW2 1QG (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 4 September 2024 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is a suitable location for the conversion of the dwelling into two flats having regard to the residential character of Cheviot Gate.
conversion of a semi-detached house into 2 flats, no change to existing footprint
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Han U
- Postcode
- NW2 1QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the site is a suitable location for the conversion of the dwelling into two flats having regard to the residential character of Cheviot Gate
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with regard to private outdoor amenity space
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with regard to the potential for noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed conversion would harm the established single family housing character of Cheviot Gate and fail to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants and neighbours, conflicting with the development plan.
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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