Planning appeal decision
30 Colney Hatch Lane, London, N10 1DU
Planning appeal 3303446 at 30 Colney Hatch Lane, London, N10 1DU (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 8 March 2023 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on highway safety.
to extend the existing driveway to allow for additional car parking and to demolish two garages which are in a poor state and are falling down of their own accord. The existing boundary wall and the pedestrian gate access will need to be demolished as well and rebuilt matching the existing
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- N10 1DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Muswell Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to both highway safety and the character and appearance of the Muswell Hill Conservation Area, with the heritage harm not outweighed by the limited public benefits of removing the garages.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM32Policy T1Policy DM34Policy DM9Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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