®Planning appeal decision
68 Galley Lane, Barnet, EN5 4AL
Planning appeal 3316947 at 68 Galley Lane, Barnet, EN5 4AL (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 2 November 2023 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and relevant development plan policies.
demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a three-storey dwelling. Associated landscaping, cycle parking/parking and landscaping (amended description)
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- EN5 4AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be inappropriate in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and relevant development plan policies
- The effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of Nos 66 and 70 Galley Lane with regard to privacy of the rear garden areas
- If the development is inappropriate, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposed development
What decided it
The replacement dwelling would be materially larger than the existing building (29.7% increase in volume), constituting inappropriate development in the Green Belt that cannot be justified by very special circumstances, as the identified harms to openness, character and appearance, and neighbouring amenity are not clearly outweighed by other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM15Policy G2Policy D3Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 56Paragraph 149
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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