Planning appeal decision
10 Grove Avenue, London, N3 1QP
Planning appeal 3347875 at 10 Grove Avenue, London, N3 1QP (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 5 December 2024 by Inspector Gilbert J, 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.
demolition of existing outbuilding in rear garden and construction of a 1 bedroom/2 person two storey dwelling with accommodation at ground and basement levels fronting Falkland Avenue; amenity space; cycle parking; refuse and recycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gilbert J
- Postcode
- N3 1QP
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 its future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would harm both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of future occupiers through poor outlook, and these harms outweigh the limited benefit of providing one additional dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy H2Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CS5Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies Policy DM01Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies Policy DM08Residential Design Guidance Supplementary Planning DocumentSustainable Design and Construction SPD
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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