23 Western Avenue, London, NW11 9HE

Planning appeal 3357818 at 23 Western Avenue, London, NW11 9HE (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 7 May 2025 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

‘conversion and extension of an existing one-storey outbuilding to create a self-contained dwelling with associated amenity space.’

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Tinsley F
Postcode: NW11 9HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed development with regard to privacy and internal living accommodation, including daylight, ventilation, outlook and floorspace

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area and fail to provide adequate outdoor amenity space with reasonable privacy for future occupiers, contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy H2 of the London Plan (2021)Policy GSS01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH05 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH07 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy HOU02 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy HOU03 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy TRC01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036

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