Planning appeal decision
Fern Court, Green Lane, Edgware, HA8 7PJ
Planning appeal 3296470 at Fern Court, Green Lane, Edgware, HA8 7PJ (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 20 October 2022 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing building and erection of new structure to provide six 2 bedroom flats and one 3 bedroom flat, plus detached storage building and associated parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- HA8 7PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook, sunlight, and noise
- the effect of the development on biodiversity
What decided it
The proposed building's height, massing, and design would be fundamentally discordant with the established character of the area and would cause unacceptable harm to the outlook and sunlight of neighbouring occupiers, which could not be outweighed by the minimal housing benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS NPPFCS1CS5DM01DM16D3G6
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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