Planning appeal decision
142 Cat Hill, Barnet, EN4 8HU
Planning appeal 6000062 at 142 Cat Hill, Barnet, EN4 8HU (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 16 April 2025 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development is permitted under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO.
single storey rear extension projecting 5.1 metres
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- EN4 8HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development is permitted under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO
What decided it
The rear bay was determined to form part of the main rear elevation rather than a side wall, meaning the extension complied with the permitted development limitations for rear extensions under paragraph A.1(g) of the GPDO.
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