Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for a rear dormer roof extension

This is one of several successful appeals we have handled following refusals of planning permission for dormer roof extensions. For guidance on what to do after a refusal, see our advice on refused planning permission for a dormer roof extension. Also check our other recent Barnet dormer appeal case study and our main Barnet planning […]

Barnet planning appeal case study: rear dormer roof extension

Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for a rear dormer roof extension This case provides a typical example of a successful appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a rear dormer roof extension. The appeal related to the top-floor flat within a converted house. Although many of the surrounding houses had been able […]

Appeal against a refusal of retrospective planning permission for extensions

It is surprisingly easy to run into planning enforcement problems without intending to do so. A common mistake is to obtain separate planning permissions for different extensions, or to combine planning permission with what is allowed under permitted development, and then to build everything together. Although the individual elements may each have approval, it is […]

Barnet planning appeal success: conversion of a house into two flats

Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for the conversion of a house into two flats Barnet council is generally resistant to the conversion of single dwellings into self-contained flats, particularly in suburban streets characterised by houses. In this case, the council refused planning permission on the basis that the proposal would harm the suburban […]

Section 73 application to revise approved plans for a new house

Once construction of a new home is underway, it is common to identify the need for changes to the approved design. These might relate to layout, appearance or practical issues that only become apparent once work has started. Where changes are genuinely minor, they may be dealt with through a non-material amendment. However, anything more […]