Planning appeal decision
Alexander Court, 79 High Road, East Finchley, Barnet, London, N2 8AD
Planning appeal 3269724 at Alexander Court, 79 High Road, East Finchley, Barnet, London, N2 8AD (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 10 March 2022 by Inspector Coyne C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Coyne C
- Postcode
- N2 8AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers having regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposals would not clutter the pavement or appear excessively visually prominent given their size, scale, design and location relative to existing street furniture and mature trees, and the noise impact would be limited and capable of mitigation by condition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy DM04London Plan Policy 14Barnet Design Guidance Note 1: Advertisements and Signs
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 112Paragraph 130Paragraph 56
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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