®Planning appeal decision
10 Cotswold Gardens, London, NW2 1QR
Planning appeal 3341012 at 10 Cotswold Gardens, London, NW2 1QR (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 26 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 host property and the surrounding area.
conversion of the existing dwelling into 2no. self- contained flats including part single, part two storey rear and side extension, conversion of the garage into habitable room, insertion of window to replace the garage door. Roof extension including rear dormer window and 2no. front facing rooflights. Associated amenity space, refuse/recycling storage, cycle store and off-street parking.
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gilbert J
- Postcode
- NW2 1QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, with particular regard to access to services and facilities, parking, waste management, character and appearance, noise and disturbance, and the provision of family homes
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the disproportionate roof extensions, combined with modest but unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions from intensified occupation, outweighed the benefits of providing additional housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D14London Plan Policy H1Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CS1Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CS5Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CS NPPFBarnet Local Plan Development Management Policy DM01Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policy DM04Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policy DM08Barnet Submission Draft Local Plan Policy HOU03Barnet Residential Design Guidance SPD
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48
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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