Planning appeal decision
Land at 290 Hale Lane, Edgware, HA8 8NP
Planning appeal 3290285 at Land at 290 Hale Lane, Edgware, HA8 8NP (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 December 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of not complying with Condition 2, requiring the front canopy and decking to be removed, on the character and appearance of the area.
to reduce depth of existing single storey canopy. Appeal
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- HA8 8NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of not complying with Condition 2, requiring the front canopy and decking to be removed, on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The canopy and decking, by their size, design and forward siting, dominate the principal elevation and create a prominent and intrusive feature in the street scene, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to DMP Policy DM01.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMP Policy DM01DMP Policy DMO2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126
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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