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Dismissed31 January 20223269726

61-63 High Road, East Finchley, Barnet, London, N2 8AB

Planning appeal 3269726 at 61-63 High Road, East Finchley, Barnet, London, N2 8AB (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 31 January 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 8AB

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 highway (public) safety

What decided it

The proposals would materially harm both the character and appearance of the area through visual clutter and would create a material adverse impact on highway safety through driver distraction at a busy junction.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM01Policy CS5Policy DM17Design Guidance Note 1: Advertising and Signs
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 112Paragraph 130

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