Planning appeal decision
73 Highfield Gardens, London, NW11 9HA
Planning appeal 3345471 at 73 Highfield Gardens, London, NW11 9HA (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 11 September 2024 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the first floor rear and roof extensions on the character and appearance of the appeal property and surrounding area.
the extension of existing detached dwelling to comprise front porch, side and rear ground floor extension, rear first floor extension, enlarged second floor with new crown roof, rear dormers and side stair projection to replace existing side dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Knight A
- Postcode
- NW11 9HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the first floor rear and roof extensions on the character and appearance of the appeal property and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would benefit the character and appearance of the property and street through improved proportions, visual interest, and design detail that respects the eclectic and varied character of the local area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS NPPF of the Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy CS1 of the Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy CS5 of the Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM01 of the Local Plan Development Management Policies DPD (2012)Residential Design Guidance SPD (2016)
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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