®Planning appeal decision
11 Gruneisen Road, Finchley, London, N3 1LS
for demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide two buildings ranging from 3-4 storeys in height, providing 20 residential units (Use Class C3) and commercial space (Use Class E). Associated refuse storage, cycle stores, amenity space and car parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Williams K
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal accords with the development plan taken as a whole and would not harm the character and appearance of the area, with the benefits of housing supply and affordable housing provision outweighing any other considerations.
The accordance with the development plan was given significant weight; the contribution of 20 homes and affordable housing was given significant weight; economic benefits were given moderate weight; environmental benefits including efficient use of land and ecological enhancements were given moderate and limited weight respectively; and the proposal was acceptable in terms of highway safety, living conditions and infrastructure impacts, all of which tipped the balance in favour of allowing the appeal.
Framework references: 12
Plan policies cited: Policy CS5, Policy DM01, Policy D1, Policy D2, Policy D3, Policy D8, Policy D5, Policy D6, Policy D7
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