Planning appeal decision
26 Rankin Close, Colindale, Barnet, London, NW9 6SR
Planning appeal 3368702 at 26 Rankin Close, Colindale, Barnet, London, NW9 6SR (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
Rear ground floor extension (full width, approximately 3 metres) and rear first floor extension (2 storey, approximately 1.9 metres) with hipped roofs and set down ridge to create additional living accommodation and third bedroom with roof access
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- NW9 6SR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbours
What decided it
The proposal would cause noticeable harm to the living conditions of the neighbours at number 25 Rankin Avenue through enclosure and overshadowing, which outweighs other considerations including the appellant's personal circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CDH01CDH05
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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