Planning appeal decision
12 Brownlow Road, Finchley, London, Barnet, N3 1NA
Planning appeal 6005630 at 12 Brownlow Road, Finchley, London, Barnet, N3 1NA (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 26 May 2026 by Inspector Ramsden S, 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.
an L-shaped rear dormer loft conversion - similarly to neighbouring properties along the wider context
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ramsden S
- Postcode
- N3 1NA
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
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer would be a bulky and overly dominant addition that fails to comply with design guidance and would cause permanent harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, which is not outweighed by the minor benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CDH01Policy CDH05Policy D1Policy D3
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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