Planning appeal decision
140 - 146 Brent Street, Barnet, NW4 2DR
Planning appeal 3295904 at 140 - 146 Brent Street, Barnet, NW4 2DR (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 3 November 2022 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area.
the provision of a third storey to the building in order to create an additional three self-contained residential units
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- NW4 2DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area
- the effect of the development on highway safety
What decided it
The proposed development would not harm character and appearance due to matching materials and consistency with the varying heights and roof forms of the surrounding terrace, and would not create unacceptable highway safety impacts given demonstrated on-street parking availability.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM17Policy T6Policy T6.1
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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