Planning appeal decision
First Floor Flat, 161 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SU
Planning appeal 3360907 at First Floor Flat, 161 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SU (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 24 June 2025 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, the terrace it is part of, and the Monken Hadley Conservation Area.
a first-floor rear infill extension and roof extension including side dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- EN5 5SU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, the terrace it is part of, and the Monken Hadley Conservation Area
- Whether future occupiers would have satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to outlook and light for the proposed room within the roof space
What decided it
The substantial reduction in size, increased setbacks from front and rear elevations, and repositioning away from existing chimneys compared to the previously dismissed proposal meant the dormer extension would have a materially different and acceptable effect on the conservation area and host property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of The London PlanBLP Policy CDH01BLP Policy CDH05BLP Policy CDH08LP Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 210Paragraph 212
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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