145 Cheviot Gardens, London, NW2 1QB

Planning appeal 6003357 at 145 Cheviot Gardens, London, NW2 1QB (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 28 April 2026 by Inspector Dryden K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

described on the application form as conversion of dwelling into two 2 bed self-contained flats

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Dryden K
Postcode: NW2 1QB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
whether the proposal provides adequate living conditions for future occupants with regard to privacy and space standards
the effect of the proposal on the housing mix of the area
whether the proposal makes adequate provision for car parking

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with multiple development plan policies regarding character and appearance, living conditions for future occupants, and housing mix, with no material considerations sufficient to outweigh these harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036 (2025)Policy CDH05 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036 (2025)Policy HOU03 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036 (2025)Policy D6 of The London Plan (2021)Policy TRC03 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036 (2025)Policy T4 of The London Plan (2021)Policy T6.1 of The London Plan (2021)

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