®Planning appeal decision
16 Lichfield Grove, London, N3 2JP
Planning appeal 6000302 at 16 Lichfield Grove, London, N3 2JP (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 2 February 2026 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the detached garden room would have unacceptable effects on the area's character due to its floorspace, scale and massing.
a detached garden room
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Felgate J
- Postcode
- N3 2JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the detached garden room would have unacceptable effects on the area's character due to its floorspace, scale and massing
- Whether the building's use would be acceptable or whether it could be occupied as a separate dwelling
What decided it
The building's modest proportions, acceptable design, and use as incidental residential accommodation meant it would not harm the area's character and appearance, and no material considerations weighed against permission.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy CDH01 of the Barnet Local PlanPolicy CDH05 of the Barnet Local Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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