56, Dunstan Road, London, NW11 8AD

Proposal

This application is a resubmission of a previously refused application. The proposal has been significantly revised to address the reasons for refusal under application 26/0716/HSE. The key amendments are as follows: Boundary set-In: the flank wall at first-floor level has been inset from the shared boundary with No. 54 by 1 metre. This maintains a clear visual gap between properties and reflects the established pattern of spacing within the street, in line with the Council’s Residential Design Guidance. Roof design: the previously proposed flat roof has been replaced with a pitched, hipped roof design. The materials, pitch, and detailing will match the existing dwelling. The ridge height is set below that of the main roof, reinforcing the subordinate appearance of the extension. Removal of roof extension: the previously proposed roof extension has been omitted in its entirety. This reduces the overall bulk and massing of the development and further ensures that the proposal remains subordinate to the host dwelling. Design and policy considerations: by addressing the previous concerns relating to siting, scale, and design, the revised proposal is considered to better respect the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the semi-detached pair, and the wider street scene. The first-floor side extension remains set back approximately 5.7 metres from the principal front elevation, maintaining a clear visual break and reinforcing its subordinate relationship to the host dwelling. As such, the development is considered to accord with Policies CDH01 and CDH05 of the Barnet Local Plan (2025), Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), and the Council’s Residential Design Guidance.