Appeal 3346372

The appeal is allowed, and planning permission is granted for erection of a first-floor side extension above an existing single-storey side extension at [site address] in accordance with the terms of the application, [name]/2023/3172 subject to the following conditions:

The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years from the date of this decision.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with drawing nos: 700/OS; Block Plan BC/620/11; First Floor Plan BC/620/4 [name] and Elevations Plan BC/620/5 [name].

The external materials of the extension hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing dwelling.

The site visit was undertaken by a representative of the Inspector whose recommendation is set out below and to which the Inspector has had regard before deciding the appeal.

The above description is taken from the decision notice since the proposal has been amended during the time it was with the Council. I have proceeded on this basis since it was the scheme they determined.

The main issue is the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider area.

The appeal dwelling is a two-storey end of terrace property with a gable roof situated on the mainly residential street of [site address] . The area is dominated by blocks of terraced properties which are similar in scale to the appeal property and which results in a distinctly urban feel to the appeal site and its surroundings. The appeal site itself is located on an outside bend of [site address] on a corner plot. At ground floor level there is an existing extension which links the appeal site with 24b [site address] . At first floor level there is an undeveloped gap between these buildings.

The proposed extension would be located to the side and front of the appeal dwelling. Given the predominantly terraced character of the area, the infilling of the gap between the appeal property and No.24b would respect the overriding character of the area. This is particularly the case as there is no great sense of openness owing to the densely developed nature of the surrounding built form. The size, scale and position of the extension would therefore be readily absorbed into the existing dwelling and as part of the wider terrace within the street scene. As such, the continuation of the terrace would not result in any harm to the host property or the overriding character of the area.

Consequently, the proposal would not result in a harmful effect on the character or appearance of the host property or the wider area. As such it would comply with Policy DM1 of the Development Management, Development Plan Document (2017) and Policy SP11 of the Haringey Local Plan Strategic Policies (2017) which combined seek to achieve a high standard of design which contributes to the distinctive character and amenity of the local area, and which enhances the built environment.

Other than the standard time limit condition, it is necessary to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans for the reason of certainty. In the interests of the character and appearance of the area, a condition relating to matching materials is also necessary.

For the reasons given above the appeal should be allowed.

I have considered all the submitted evidence, and my representative’s report, and on that basis the appeal is allowed.