Planning appeal decision
The Bridge Lane Beth Hamodrath, 44 Bridge Lane, London, NW11 0EG
Planning appeal 3345511 at The Bridge Lane Beth Hamodrath, 44 Bridge Lane, London, NW11 0EG (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 16 January 2025 by Inspector Bromley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a roof extension to the existing synagogue building as well as a small roof addition to the side to provide additional floorspace for the synagogue
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bromley N
- Postcode
- NW11 0EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of Yew Tree Court and 46 Bridge Lane, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The design of the mansard roof, which slopes away from neighbouring properties and is largely screened from view, combined with the varied architectural context of the street scene, ensures the proposal would not cause material harm to character, appearance, or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01
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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