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Allowed17 November 20223287174

Footpath 612 - 614 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7RX

Planning appeal 3287174 at Footpath 612 - 614 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7RX (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed 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, having regard to the Golders Green Conservation Area, the presence of nearby Grade II listed Milestone and Clock Tower and nearby non-designated heritage buildings.

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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
NW11 7RX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area, having regard to the Golders Green Conservation Area, the presence of nearby Grade II listed Milestone and Clock Tower and nearby non-designated heritage buildings
  • The effect of the proposed advertisements on public safety

What decided it

The existing streetscene context of multiple advertisements and street furniture, combined with the adequate pavement width, meant the proposed screens would not cause harmful cumulative visual impact or compromise pedestrian safety.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy DM01Policy DM06Policy DM17Policy D1Policy D4Policy D5Policy D8Policy HC1

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