Arkley Riding Stables, Hedgerow Lane, Arkley, Barnet, EN5 3DT

Planning appeal 3268715 at Arkley Riding Stables, Hedgerow Lane, Arkley, Barnet, EN5 3DT (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 2 December 2021 by Inspector Wilkinson S, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposals on the provision of community facilities in the borough.

demolition of existing buildings, change of use from equestrian centre (Sui Generis) to residential use (Use Class C3) and construction of 4 detached dwellings with associated access and landscaping

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Wilkinson S
Postcode: EN5 3DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposals on the provision of community facilities in the borough
Whether or not the proposal is inappropriate development within the Green Belt, including the effects of the development on openness
The effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt than the existing lawful use, contrary to the first limb of Paragraph 149g) of the Framework.

The acceptable loss of surplus stables and the acceptable effect on character and appearance were outweighed by the greater impact on Green Belt openness, tipping the balance against the scheme and resulting in dismissal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S5Policy CS10Policy DM13Policy G2Policy CS7Policy DM15Policy CS5Policy DM01
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 99Paragraph 137Paragraph 138Paragraph 149

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