Planning appeal decision
608 Watford Way, London, NW7 3JH
Planning appeal 3308557 at 608 Watford Way, London, NW7 3JH (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 25 May 2023 by Inspector Seymour J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the area in relation to street trees.
Cross over and dropped kerb to facilitate ease of egress from front drive
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Seymour J
- Postcode
- NW7 3JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect on the character and appearance of the area in relation to street trees
- the effect of the proposed vehicular crossover on highway safety
What decided it
The removal of the street tree would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with Policy DM01 and Policy G7 Part C of the London Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy DM17Policy G7 Part CPolicy T4 Part E
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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