Equinox Oaklands Lane, Barnet, EN5 3JN

Planning appeal 3325114 at Equinox Oaklands Lane, Barnet, EN5 3JN (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 15 February 2024 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would comprise inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and the development plan.

part single, part two storey side and rear extension at basement and ground floor level

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Storey P
Postcode: EN5 3JN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would comprise inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and the development plan
the effect of the proposal on openness and the five purposes of the Green Belt, as set out in the Framework
whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations that would amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The cumulative volume increase of 76% substantially exceeds the 25% threshold in the development plan guidance and constitutes disproportionate additions that cannot be justified by very special circumstances.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS NPPFCS1CS7DM01DM15G2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 154Paragraph 152Paragraph 153Paragraph 143Paragraph 142

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