Planning appeal decision
1 Folkington Corner, London, N12 7BH
Planning appeal 3352809 at 1 Folkington Corner, London, N12 7BH (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 6 December 2024 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
a part double storey side and rear extension. New porch. Construction of first floor extension over garage. Garage conversion and alterations to roof and rear and side dormers and vellum to front and side elevations
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cleary D
- Postcode
- N12 7BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupants of No.1a and No.2 Folkington Corner with particular regard to outlook and overbearing
What decided it
The two-storey extension would have a significant overbearing effect on the external spaces of No.1a due to the change in land levels and the intimate character of its rear garden, resulting in unacceptable harm to the living conditions of its occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy D3
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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