Planning appeal decision
78 Western Way, Barnet, EN5 2BT
Planning appeal 3272628 at 78 Western Way, Barnet, EN5 2BT (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 8 August 2022 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development as built on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider area.
without planning permission, the erection of boundary fencing to the side and rear boundaries of the rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- EN5 2BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development as built on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider area
- The effects of the development as built on the living conditions of occupiers of the adjoining residential property
What decided it
The fence as erected, despite its height, does not cause material harm to character and appearance or living conditions when assessed against the relevant development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM01Residential Design Guidance SPD
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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