Planning appeal decision
16 and 18 Sinclair Grove, London , NW11 9JG
Planning appeal 3352935 at 16 and 18 Sinclair Grove, London , NW11 9JG (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 18 June 2025 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host properties and the surrounding area.
Part single, part two storey side and rear extensions following demolition of the existing garage and outbuildings and single storey front extension to both properties. Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window, raising ridge of existing ga ble feature and front facing rooflights
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- NW11 9JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host properties and the surrounding area
What decided it
The loss of the setback to side extensions, which is a characteristic feature of the streetscene, would harm the character and appearance of the host properties and surrounding area in conflict with development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)
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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