Planning appeal decision
Orchid Court, 171 Granville Road, London, NW2 2BE
Planning appeal 3267431 at Orchid Court, 171 Granville Road, London, NW2 2BE (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 3 May 2022 by Inspector Coyne C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would constitute permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO.
described on the application form as ‘Construction of four (4) units above existing block of flats. Full elevations, including indicative materials, are provided for assessment purposes. A BRE assessment is included with the application materials.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Coyne C
- Postcode
- NW2 2BE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would constitute permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO
- if so, whether prior approval should be granted having regard to external appearance, impact on amenity of neighbouring occupiers, and transport and highways impacts
What decided it
The basement car park serving Orchid Court is not solely for use by the residential occupiers of the building, therefore the building does not constitute a 'block of flats' as defined by the GPDO and the proposal is not permitted development.
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