Planning appeal decision
21 Meadow Gardens, Edgware, HA8 9LQ
Planning appeal 3347241 at 21 Meadow Gardens, Edgware, HA8 9LQ (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 17 November 2025 by Inspector Braithwaite J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed outbuilding would be for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse and thus constitute permitted development under Class E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO.
Erection of a rear outbuilding
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Braithwaite J
- Postcode
- HA8 9LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed outbuilding would be for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse and thus constitute permitted development under Class E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO
What decided it
The outbuilding is no larger than reasonably necessary to accommodate the proposed recreational uses (table tennis and gym equipment) and is therefore for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse, qualifying as permitted development under Class E of the GPDO.
What the Inspector cited
- Judgments
- Emin v SSE [1989] JPL909
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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