®Planning appeal decision
1-14 Colman Court, Christchurch Avenue, North Finchley, London , N12 0DT
two additional storeys to provide 6 no. self-contained flats, and associated works including lift and staircase
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by the GPDO with regard to the requirements of paragraphs A.2(1)(e) and (g) relating to the external appearance of the building and the impact on the amenity of the existing building and neighbouring premises including loss of light
What decided it
The proposed development would adversely affect the character and appearance of the host building through visual confusion and a disproportionate, top-heavy form, contrary to the GPDO requirements and development plan policies on design quality.
The benefits of housing delivery and compliance with modern internal standards and regulations were outweighed by the harm to the character and appearance of Colman Court.
Plan policies cited: Policy CS5 of the Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy (2012), Policy DM01 of the Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies (2012)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.