Planning appeal decision
132 East Barnet Road, Barnet, EN4 8RE
Planning appeal 3351231 at 132 East Barnet Road, Barnet, EN4 8RE (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 21 March 2025 by Inspector Teasdale 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 existing building.
conversion of the existing shop into 1no. self-contained flat following, partial demolition of existing single storey rear projection and construction of a single storey building to rear comprising of 1no. self-contained flat. Associated changes to front and rear elevations. Provision of amenity space, refuse/recycling and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- EN4 8RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers of flat 1 with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed rear extension would constitute unacceptable overdevelopment of the plot, appearing as a bulky and unsympathetic structure that would be at odds with the established pattern of development along the terrace and would harm the character and appearance of the existing building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CDH01Policy CDH02Policy CDH07Policy GSS01Policy HOU03Policy CDH04Policy D6 of the London Plan
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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