®Planning appeal decision
Peaberry Court, 87 Greyhound Hill, London, NW4 4JE
internal alterations to 10no. existing flats; upwards extension of an additional two floors and front, side and rear extensions at third, fourth, fifth floor and roof levels to create 40no. additional self-contained flats. Ground to roof front extension to main entrance for the provision of a lift. Provision of plant equipment on the roof. Replacement of existing brick and render facade with new brick and render facade. Provision of balconies, private and communal amenity areas and associated cycle storage and refuse. Reallocation of existing car parking spaces in the basement. Landscaping to be a reserved matter
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal site provides a suitable location for the development proposed having particular regard to the development plan's policies relating to tall buildings and the effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The 8-storey building would be a tall building isolated from other tall buildings and set amongst much lower buildings, appearing incongruous and out of keeping with its surroundings in a location not identified as suitable for tall buildings, causing harm that outweighs the benefits of housing delivery and other considerations.
The benefits of housing delivery, potential affordable housing contribution, carbon reduction measures and improved accessibility were substantially and demonstrably outweighed by the considerable adverse effects on character and appearance and conflict with tall buildings policies.
Framework references: 11, 60, 69
Plan policies cited: Policy D9 of the London Plan, March 2021, Policy D3 of the London Plan, Policy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy Development Plan Document, September 2012, Policy DM05 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies Development Plan Document, September 2012, Policy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies Development Plan Document, September 2012, Policy H1 of the London Plan, Policy SI2 of the London Plan, Policy D1 of the London Plan, Policy CS NPPF of the Core Strategy
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