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Allowed3 November 20233320603

698 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7NE

Planning appeal 3320603 at 698 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7NE (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 3 November 2023 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of the existing building and erection of a part single, part two and part five storey building comprising of office space (Use Class E(c)) at ground floor level with 9no. self-contained flats (comprising of 7 x 2 bed 2 x 3 bed units) on the upper floors; and 11 car parking spaces at basement level accessed via Hoop Lane, associated amenity space, refuse storage and cycle parking’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Marigold O
Postcode
NW11 7NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed protruding balconies would add visual interest and detail to the building's design without harmfully complicating its overall appearance, and the prominent corner location gives the building sufficient individuality to accommodate the variation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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