49 Station Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1PR

Planning appeal 3282013 at 49 Station Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1PR (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 2 March 2022 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect upon the character and appearance of the area, including consideration of whether or not satisfactory justification for the intended removal of the Yew tree has been provided.

described on the application form as: ‘Work is to level part of the frontage and rear garden levels with some ground excavation, new brick boundary wall, hard and soft landscaping works to frontage, removal of a TPO to allow a second driveway and remove trip hazards and assist with DDA compliance where required. This document has also been prepared in line with Vehicle Crossover Application Guidance Notes & London Borough of Barnet Domestic Vehicle Crossover Policy

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Smith A
Postcode: EN5 1PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect upon the character and appearance of the area, including consideration of whether or not satisfactory justification for the intended removal of the Yew tree has been provided
The effect upon highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The absence of robust and convincing justification for removing a healthy, prominent protected tree that contributes significantly to the area's green residential character, combined with the introduction of a second vehicular access that would prejudice highway and pedestrian safety contrary to local policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM01Policy DM17

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