The Ridgeway, Barnet, NW7 1RN

Planning appeal 3318067 at The Ridgeway, Barnet, NW7 1RN (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 8 November 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with regard to whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the Mill Hill Conservation Area and with regard to protected trees.

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Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Lancaster K
Postcode: NW7 1RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with regard to whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the Mill Hill Conservation Area and with regard to protected trees
if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the benefits of the proposal and the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposed development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the Mill Hill Conservation Area, and suitable alternatives have not been properly explored, such that this harm is not outweighed by the need for the installation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DM01DM06DM15DM18HC1G7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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