Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 690 High Road, London, N12 9PY
Planning appeal 3361558 at Land Rear of 690 High Road, London, N12 9PY (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 28 May 2025 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with regard to outlook.
Erection of a two-storey high structure to the rear of the land to create a single self-contained studio flat on the upper floor with associated refuse/recycle storage area on ground floor
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- N12 9PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with regard to outlook
- The effect of the proposal on access for future occupiers and those of 690 and 690A High Road
- The effect on the character and appearance of the local area
What decided it
The unacceptably poor outlook from the proposed studio due to restricted clear glazing, combined with inadequate access arrangements, meant the proposal failed to provide satisfactory living conditions and access for future and existing occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CDH01The London Plan Policy D3Residential Design Guidance SPD
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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