Planning appeal decision
51 Flower Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2JN
Planning appeal 3288804 at 51 Flower Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2JN (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 9 February 2022 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
raise front garden fence to 1.08 metres including insertion railings and insert vehicular/pedestrian access gates up to 1.38 metres
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- NW7 2JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The development's tall brick walls, piers and railings created a visually obtrusive and incongruous feature that harmed the area's distinctive character of openness and greenery, particularly given the property's prominent location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy D1London Plan (2021) Policy D4London Plan (2021) Policy D5Policy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM01 of Barnet's Adopted Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (2012)
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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