®Planning appeal decision
89 Lichfield Grove, Finchley, London, N3 2JL
erection of a ground-floor rear extension of up to 3 metres in depth, including associated internal layout alterations, to facilitate the conversion to a Large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis) for up to 8 tenants
- Authority
- Barnet
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- N3 2JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 87 Lichfield Grove, with particular regard to outlook
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of adjoining residential occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to space standards and privacy
- the effect of the development on the housing mix of the area
- the effect of the development on the availability of on street car parking in the area
What decided it
The proposed rear extension would have a detrimental impact on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 87 Lichfield Grove with regard to outlook due to its substantial scale, bulk, height and depth creating an oppressive and overbearing environment.
Framework references: 58
Plan policies cited: Policy CDH05, Policy HOU04, Policy ECC02, Policy CDH01, Policy D3, Policy D14, Policy D6, Policy TRC03, Policy T4, Policy T6.1
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