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Allowed24 April 20266003574

53 Essex Park, Finchley Central, London, N3 1ND

Planning appeal 6003574 at 53 Essex Park, Finchley Central, London, N3 1ND (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 24 April 2026 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.

Retention of basement with single storey extension at ground floor level (3.5m deep), with roof terrace (3m deep) with alterations to add glazed balustrade, new timber staircase, new windows at basement level and obscure glazed screen on one side

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Sedgwick P
Postcode
N3 1ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
  • the living conditions of occupiers of 51 Essex Park, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The development would not conflict with design policies requiring extensions to be subordinate and respond to local character, and the proposed alterations would ensure acceptable living conditions for neighbours through appropriate screening and visual mitigation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan (2025)Policy CDH05 of the Barnet Local Plan (2025)

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