Planning appeal decision
3 Galley Lane, Barnet, London, EN5 4AR
Planning appeal 3342162 at 3 Galley Lane, Barnet, London, EN5 4AR (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 July 2024 by Inspector Biggers P, 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 dwelling and on the surroundings of Galley Lane.
two storey front extension, two storey rear infill extension, first floor rear extension, single storey side/rear extension, alterations to existing garage, new fenestration and rooflights, new external materials to dwellinghouse and roof extension involving 2no front facing dormers
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- EN5 4AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and on the surroundings of Galley Lane
What decided it
The proposed suite of contemporary facing materials on the front extension and dormers would be visually intrusive and incongruous with the established red brick character and appearance of Galley Lane, contrary to NPPF paragraph 135 and local plan policies CS5 and DM01.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS5DM01
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 128
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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