Rear of 46-48 High Street , London, EN5 5SJ

Planning appeal 3338936 at Rear of 46-48 High Street , London, EN5 5SJ (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 26 July 2024 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.

the erection of front and rear roof extensions and provision of a roof light on the side elevation; conversion of roof space into one flat

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hobbs J
Postcode: EN5 5SJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to the provision of internal space (Appeal B only)

What decided it

The proposals would cause less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area's character and appearance through incongruous and dominant dormer design, and this harm was not outweighed by the moderate weight given to housing benefits; additionally, Appeal B failed to provide acceptable living conditions due to inadequate floor-to-ceiling heights.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 London Plan March 2021Policy D6 London PlanPolicy CS1 Barnet Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy CS5 Barnet Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy DM01 Barnet Local Plan Development Management PoliciesPolicy DM02 Barnet Local Plan Development Management PoliciesPolicy DM06 Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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