®Planning appeal decision
16 Hampden Square, Southgate, London, N14 5JR
Planning appeal 3356314 at 16 Hampden Square, Southgate, London, N14 5JR (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 4 June 2025 by Inspector Gravett R, 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.
Conversion of first and second floor accommodation to 2 Flats and create flat 3 in loft. Rear dormer, velux rooflights and ancillary alterations. Retain ground floor business
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gravett R
- Postcode
- N14 5JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the second and third floor flat, with regards outlook, natural ventilation and noise
What decided it
The proposed dormer's excessive width and poor siting relative to the roof edge would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the terrace, and the overlapping bedroom and living spaces between different flats would create unmitigated noise transfer issues.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy HOU03 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH02 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH04 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH07 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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