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Dismissed9 June 20233312918

2 Fitzalan Road, Finchley, Barnet, London, N3 3PD

Planning appeal 3312918 at 2 Fitzalan Road, Finchley, Barnet, London, N3 3PD (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 9 June 2023 by Inspector Hughes L, 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, with specific regard to the sub-division of the garden, and the intensity of occupation and increased activity.

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
Postcode
N3 3PD

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS NPPFCS1CS5DM01DM02DM04London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan Policy D6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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