Planning appeal decision
2 Brockley Hill, Stanmore, HA7 4LS
Planning appeal 3345724 at 2 Brockley Hill, Stanmore, HA7 4LS (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 9 October 2024 by Inspector Street E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The cumulative effect of the proposed alterations with particular regard to the design of the roof and its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
two storey front and side extension following demolition of existing single storey garage; new front entrance and porch; part single, part two storey rear extension with lantern rooflight to single storey element; associated alterations and extensions to roof including increase in ridge height, creation of new crown roof with dormer windows to front, rear and side elevations plus rooflights to side elevations; changes to fenestration to side elevation at ground floor level (facing No.3); alterations to front garden including new hard and soft landscaping, new vehicle and pedestrian gates
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Street E
- Postcode
- HA7 4LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The cumulative effect of the proposed alterations with particular regard to the design of the roof and its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The cumulative effect of the proposed works, particularly the raising and fundamental change to the roofline, would harm the character and appearance of the area and the building itself by conflicting with development plan policies on design quality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy CS5Barnet Supplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guidance 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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