Planning appeal decision
1 Mill Corner, Barnet, EN5 4PX
Planning appeal 3310158 at 1 Mill Corner, Barnet, EN5 4PX (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 25 May 2023 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the Monken Hadley Conservation Area, including its effect on trees.
the demolition of the existing dwelling and garage and erection of a new two storey dwelling with basement level and detached garage. Relocation of the existing swimming pool (amended plans) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/0844/FUL, dated 16 July 2021
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- EN5 4PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the Monken Hadley Conservation Area, including its effect on trees
- the effect that varying the condition would have on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 and 3 Mill Corner, with regard to daylight/sunlight and outlook
What decided it
The permanent harm to the character and appearance of the Monken Hadley Conservation Area caused by the enlarged garage, which would fail to preserve or enhance the conservation area and for which there were no public benefits sufficient to justify the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CSNPPFPolicy CS1Policy CS5Policy CS7Policy DM01Policy DM06Policy G7 of the London Plan (2021)
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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