Planning appeal decision
61 Greyhound Hill, Hendon, London, NW4 4JN
Planning appeal 3358135 at 61 Greyhound Hill, Hendon, London, NW4 4JN (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 30 June 2025 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character of the appeal site and surrounding area.
Changing use from Family Gym and Storage to Self- contained One bedroom/Studio Flat (Granny house)
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- NW4 4JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the character of the appeal site and surrounding area
- Living conditions of the occupiers of No 61 and the future occupiers of the proposal with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would harm both the character of the area by introducing a rear dwelling alien to the existing built environment layout, and the privacy of neighbouring and future occupiers through direct overlooking and oppressive boundary treatment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy CDH01 of the Local PlanPolicy CDH07 of the Local 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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