®Planning appeal decision
1-14 Colman Court, Christchurch Avenue, North Finchley, London , N12 0DT
Planning appeal 3279091 at 1-14 Colman Court, Christchurch Avenue, North Finchley, London , N12 0DT (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 22 December 2021 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- N12 0DT
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5 of the Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM01 of the Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies (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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