Planning appeal decision
1C Shelley Close, Edgware, HA8 8DX
Planning appeal 3312438 at 1C Shelley Close, Edgware, HA8 8DX (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 27 September 2023 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of the existing dwelling and garage and the erection of 4no. two storey semi-detached dwellings. Associated landscaping, car and cycle parking and refuse/recycling storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- HA8 8DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effects of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties on Glendale Avenue with particular regard to their outlook and privacy
- The effects of the proposed development upon biodiversity
- Whether vehicular parking provision would be acceptable
What decided it
The proposed development's acceptable design quality, appropriate separation distances with effective boundary screening, and demonstrated parking capacity in the locality combined to outweigh concerns about height and tree loss.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy G7 of the London Plan 2021Policy G6 of the London Plan 2021Policy T4 of the London Plan 2021Policy T6.1 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy Development Plan Document 2012Policy CS9 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy Development Plan Document 2012Policy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies Development Plan Document 2012Policy DM16 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies Development Plan Document 2012Policy DM17 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies Development Plan Document 2012
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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