11 Prospect Road, Barnet, EN5 5BJ

Planning appeal 3349777 at 11 Prospect Road, Barnet, EN5 5BJ (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 22 November 2024 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed new garden design on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

alterations to rear garden including new raised patios and raised garden levels with associated screening and steps, raised planters, soft landscaping and planting beds and new garden shed

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Down K
Postcode: EN5 5BJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed new garden design on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and in particular occupiers at 9 Prospect Road with respect to outlook, enclosure and privacy

What decided it

The proposed garden design, whilst introducing significant hard landscaping, would provide a visually appropriate and functionally satisfactory solution to the site's topographical constraints without materially harming the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM01The London Plan 2021Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy 2012Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies 2012Residential Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document 2016

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