204 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SZ

Planning appeal 3278585 at 204 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SZ (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 24 May 2022 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Monken Hadley Conservation Area.

for the demolition of the existing building and construction of two storey building with rooms in the roofspace to provide 6no self - contained flats. Associated refuse/recycling store and cycle store

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Plenty B
Postcode: EN5 5SZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Monken Hadley Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the town centre
The effect of the proposed scheme on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of 208-212 High Street with particular regard to sunlight, daylight and outlook
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with respect to outlook and privacy
Whether the proposal would function well with respect to the provision of parking and the availability of on-street parking

What decided it

The harm to the conservation area and the demonstrable adverse effects on the living conditions of both neighbouring and future occupiers, taken together, resulted in conflict with the development plan that could not be justified by the limited housing contribution or other benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DM01DM06DM11DM17DM02CS1CS5D1D3D4D6HC1SD6SD7E9T5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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