®Planning appeal decision
11 Gruneisen Road, Finchley, London, N3 1LS
Planning appeal 3313596 at 11 Gruneisen Road, Finchley, London, N3 1LS (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 9 February 2024 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- N3 1LS
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy D1Policy D2Policy D3Policy D8Policy D5Policy D6Policy D7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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