Planning appeal decision
46 Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2EE
Planning appeal 3339032 at 46 Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2EE (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 2 September 2024 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of a part single, part two storey house with a basement, with associated amenity space. Change in garden levels for existing house
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Han U
- Postcode
- EN5 2EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- living conditions of future occupiers with regard to outdoor amenity space
- living conditions of the occupiers of 46 Mays Lane with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan due to inadequate outdoor amenity space for future occupiers and harm to the outlook of neighbouring occupiers, and material considerations do not outweigh these conflicts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy CS5Policy DM02Policy D1Policy D4Policy D6
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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