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Dismissed27 February 20266000326

47 Grove Road, London, N12 9EB

Planning appeal 6000326 at 47 Grove Road, London, N12 9EB (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 27 February 2026 by Inspector Bradford F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the amenity of neighbouring occupiers, including the occupants of 20 Castle Road with particular regard to light and outlook.

a single storey extension with a proposed depth of 7.35 metres, maximum height of 4.00 metres and an eaves height of 2.6 metres

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bradford F
Postcode
N12 9EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the amenity of neighbouring occupiers, including the occupants of 20 Castle Road with particular regard to light and outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension would create an overbearing impact and sense of visual enclosure at 20 Castle Road due to its substantial mass and proximity to the boundary, resulting in unacceptable harm to the outlook and amenity of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CDH01Policy CDH05

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