Planning appeal decision
70 Shurland Avenue, East Barnet, Barnet, EN4 8DD
Planning appeal 3292516 at 70 Shurland Avenue, East Barnet, Barnet, EN4 8DD (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 26 July 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, 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.
part demolition of existing garage and erection of new building to the rear to provide 3 no. self-contained flats, associated amenity space, provision of off-street parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- EN4 8DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties with specific regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The significant weight afforded to the extant outline permission for a very similar development and the reasonable prospect of its implementation, combined with the conclusion that the proposed three flats would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance or living conditions of neighbours, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy D3
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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