Stanmari, Barnet, NW4 1TD

part retrospective, part proposed application for the conversion of the loft in to 1no self-contained flat (retrospective), internal height increase within the loft flat (proposed) and conversion of ground and first floors into 2no. self-contained flats (proposed), subdivision of the garden facilitated by a side gate and closed boarded 1.8m high fencing (proposed), glazing of two flank windows and porch modification (retrospective)

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Armstrong N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for the future occupiers of Flat C, with particular regard to internal floor to ceiling height

What decided it

The proposed Flat C would fail to meet the minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.5m required by development plan policy, with inadequate mitigation through window openings and layout, resulting in poor living conditions for future occupiers.

Plan policies cited: London Plan Policy D6, Barnet Local Plan Policy HOU3, Barnet Local Plan Policy CDH01

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