Planning appeal decision
143 Friern Barnet Lane, London, N20 0NP
Planning appeal 3287528 at 143 Friern Barnet Lane, London, N20 0NP (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 17 August 2022 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to local planning policy.
Proposed new single-storey bungalow on rear garden land
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- N20 0NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to local planning policy
- Living conditions of occupiers of Nos 141, 143 and 145 Friern Barnet Lane, having regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would be visually harmful to the character and appearance of the surrounding area by introducing built development into an undeveloped, spacious side of St James Close that is characterised by residential gardens and ancillary buildings rather than dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy DM01Policy DM02Policy CS1Policy CS4Policy CS5
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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