®Planning appeal decision
10 Cotswold Gardens, LONDON, NW2 1QR
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
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.
Framework references: 48
Plan policies cited: London Plan Policy D3, London Plan Policy D14, London Plan Policy H1, Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CS1, Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CS5, Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CS NPPF, Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policy DM01, Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policy DM04, Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policy DM08, Barnet Submission Draft Local Plan Policy HOU03, Barnet Residential Design Guidance SPD
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