Planning appeal decision
The Crown & Anchor, 47 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UW
Planning appeal 3295152 at The Crown & Anchor, 47 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UW (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 10 October 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wood Street Conservation Area.
Removal of existing brickwork on front elevation and insertion of 2 No. double doors for disabled access
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- EN5 5UW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wood Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the loss of distinctive architectural detailing outweighed the moderate public benefit of disabled access, particularly as alternative means of achieving such access had not been adequately explored.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM06
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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