Planning appeal decision
O/S Centurion House, 69 Station Road, The Hale, Edgware, HA8 7JQ
Planning appeal 3279402 at O/S Centurion House, 69 Station Road, The Hale, Edgware, HA8 7JQ (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 31 May 2022 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and visual amenity of the surrounding area.
the installation of a communication hub with integral advertising display, as per specification in Part 2 document
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gray E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and visual amenity of the surrounding area
- whether the proposal would be likely to increase opportunities for crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the area
What decided it
The proposal's smaller scale and contemporary design would improve visual amenity compared to the existing column, and the Management Plan with CCTV and operational controls adequately addresses crime and disorder concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy CS05
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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