Planning appeal decision
135 Friern Barnet Road, London, N11 3DX
Planning appeal 6002733 at 135 Friern Barnet Road, London, N11 3DX (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 1 May 2026 by Inspector Dickson R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
for alterations and additions to a 3 storey semi detached house containing four flats to form an additional fifth flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dickson R
- Postcode
- N11 3DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Flat 2, 135 Friern Barnet Road, and 137 Friern Barnet Road, with specific regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would unbalance the distinctive semi-detached pair and harm the outlook of neighbouring occupants through an overbearing rear extension, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CDH01CDH05D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 216
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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