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Dismissed17 November 20223287005

Ballards Lane Junction Of , Popes Drive, London, N3 1RL

Planning appeal 3287005 at Ballards Lane Junction Of , Popes Drive, London, N3 1RL (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 17 November 2022 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area and on nearby non-designated heritage assets, namely No's 18 and 48 Ballards Lane.

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Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hickey A
Postcode
N3 1RL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area and on nearby non-designated heritage assets, namely No's 18 and 48 Ballards Lane
  • The effect of the proposed advertisements on public safety

What decided it

The proposed advertisements would significantly harm the visual amenity of the area by creating a large, illuminated, prominent and imposing feature that would dominate views along the pavement, contrary to Policy DM01 and design guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM01Policy DM18Policy D8 of The London PlanPolicy CS12 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy 2012Policy CDH03 of the Barnet Draft Local Plan

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