Planning appeal decision
212 Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2QQ
Planning appeal 6000427 at 212 Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2QQ (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 25 November 2025 by Inspector Manson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
a single storey side/rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Manson S
- Postcode
- EN5 2QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The single-storey nature, rearward siting, and extensive screening of the extension from public view, combined with the common prevalence of flat-roofed extensions in the locality, meant the development would not harm the character or appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of The London PlanPolicy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2026Policy CDH05 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2026
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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