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Notice upheld28 August 20263361601

53 Essex Park, London, N3 1ND

Planning appeal 3361601 at 53 Essex Park, London, N3 1ND (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 28 August 2026 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the area.

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Satheesan R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the area
  • the living conditions for the occupiers of 51 Essex Park, with regard to privacy

What decided it

The poor-quality materials and finish of the as-built development, coupled with the unacceptable loss of privacy to the neighbouring property, meant the development conflicted with the development plan and no material considerations justified a departure from it.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan, 2021Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local PlanBarnet's Local Plan Supplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guidance, 2016

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