Planning appeal decision
19 Varley Parade, The Hyde, Colindale, London, NW9 6RR
Planning appeal 3274599 at 19 Varley Parade, The Hyde, Colindale, London, NW9 6RR (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 24 November 2021 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of an existing vacant public toilet block and vehicle workshop and erection of a single storey rear extension to be used as vehicle workshop/cleaning bay
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Plenty B
- Postcode
- NW9 6RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would result in a disproportionate and bulky extension that would adversely harm the character and appearance of the host building and streetscene, contrary to the development plan.
The support for sustainable economic growth in the NPPF does not override the requirement for development to be sympathetic to local character, and the development plan policies take precedence.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5 of the Barnet Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM01 of the Barnet Development Management Plan (2012)
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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