®Planning appeal decision
2 Fitzalan Road, Finchley, Barnet, LONDON, N3 3PD
the demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and erection of a four storey block with rooms in roofspace and basement level of 4 apartments, with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, parking, refuse and recycling store, landscaping, and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hughes L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with specific regard to the sub-division of the garden, and the intensity of occupation and increased activity
- the living conditions for neighbouring properties with regard to noise and disturbance
- the living conditions of future occupiers with specific regard to outlook from the basement and 2nd floor levels
- the neighbouring ground water conditions
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the established residential street through garden subdivision and intensified use, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers due to poor outlook, outweighed the limited housing benefits.
Framework references: 130
Plan policies cited: CS NPPF, CS1, CS5, DM01, DM02, DM04, London Plan 2021 Policy D3, London Plan Policy D6
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.