Planning appeal decision
1 Folkington Corner, North Finchley, Barnet, N12 7BH
Planning appeal 6000294 at 1 Folkington Corner, North Finchley, Barnet, N12 7BH (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 23 December 2025 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of No 1a Folkington Corner with particular regard to overbearing.
Part single, part two storey side and rear extension. Conversion of the existing garage into habitable room, insertion of window to replace the garage door. First floor extension over garage. Roof extension involving side and rear dormer window and 3no. front and 1no. side facing rooflight. New front porch. New rear patio
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson S
- Postcode
- N12 7BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of No 1a Folkington Corner with particular regard to overbearing
What decided it
The significant overbearing effect and sense of enclosure caused by the proximity, height, and depth of the first floor rear projection to the boundary of the adjacent property No 1a, which would materially harm the living conditions of its occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Barnet Local Plan (2025) Policy CDH01Barnet Local Plan (2025) Policy CDH05London Plan (2021) Policy D3Residential Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document
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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