Planning appeal decision
115 Park Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN4 9QR
Planning appeal 3303877 at 115 Park Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN4 9QR (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of an apartment building comprising of 6no. self - contained flats with communal area, parking and amenity space, following the demolition of the existing dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Williams K
- Postcode
- EN4 9QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the supply of family homes within the locality
- whether the proposed development would adversely affect biodiversity and protected species
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the building's excessive scale, bulk and prominence in relation to the surrounding low-density residential context, combined with the loss of family housing and unresolved biodiversity concerns, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan and the Framework did not weigh in its favour.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS NPPFCS1CS5DM01CS4DM08H10DM16
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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