Planning appeal decision
262 Ballards Lane, London, N12 0ET
Planning appeal 3281867 at 262 Ballards Lane, London, N12 0ET (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 1 April 2022 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings.
described in the planning application form as follows: “Demolition of existing building and construction of a two-storey detached building with additional rooms in the roofspace to provide 5 no. self-contained flats with associated off-street parking, soft landscaping, refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- N12 0ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings
- The effect that the proposed development would have on trees close to the site
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to one or more existing mature trees in the public realm that would result from the necessary relocation of the vehicular access, which could not be adequately mitigated or addressed through conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policies 7.4Policies 7.6
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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