Planning appeal decision
The Brookdales, Bridge Lane, Golders Green, London, NW11 9JU
Planning appeal 3257641 at The Brookdales, Bridge Lane, Golders Green, London, NW11 9JU (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 30 June 2021 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the streetscene and area, with particular regard to the impact on trees.
the demolition of existing garages and erection of a three- storey building to provide six 3-bedroom dwelling units and 16 integral garages
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Plenty B
- Postcode
- NW11 9JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the streetscene and area, with particular regard to the impact on trees
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with respect to the quantity and quality of external garden space and with particular regard to noise and air quality
What decided it
The proposal would complement the character and appearance of the area and would not result in adverse impacts on the living conditions of existing or future residents, thereby complying with the development plan taken as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy DM02Policy G5Policy G7Policy D6Policy D14Policy SI1Policy SI4Policy G1Policy CS13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 180
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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