Planning appeal decision
74 Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4BW
Planning appeal 3294492 at 74 Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4BW (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, including its setting, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wood Street Conservation Area.
single storey front extension. Appeal B: APP/N5090/Y/22/3294495 74 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BW
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- EN5 4BW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, including its setting, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wood Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the special interest and setting of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area outweighed the considerable public benefits of the proposal when applying the heritage balance test.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS5DM01DM06D3D4HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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