Planning appeal decision
135-137 Hamilton Road, Golders Green, London, NW11 9EG
Planning appeal 3278494 at 135-137 Hamilton Road, Golders Green, London, NW11 9EG (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 4 March 2022 by Inspector Renaudon L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the premises and the wider area.
Without planning permission, the erection of a front canopy extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Renaudon L
- Postcode
- NW11 9EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the premises and the wider area
What decided it
The transparent and open design of the canopy structure, combined with its positioning aligned with the forecourt edge, means it is sympathetic with the visual maintenance of the building line and character of the shopping parade despite projecting forward.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM01
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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