Planning appeal decision
38 Meadway, London, NW11 6PJ
Planning appeal 3325740 at 38 Meadway, London, NW11 6PJ (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 September 2025 by Inspector Pleasant L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether listed building consent should be granted for the unauthorised interior alterations undertaken to the grade II listed building.
Listed building enforcement notice appeal relating to unauthorised interior alterations including removal of flooring, creation of doorways, removal of internal carpentry, plasterwork, and installation of services
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pleasant L
- Postcode
- NW11 6PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether listed building consent should be granted for the unauthorised interior alterations undertaken to the grade II listed building
- Whether the compliance period of nine months is reasonable
What decided it
The wiring installation along the exposed joists in the sitting room was incongruous, detracted from the aesthetics, and caused less than substantial harm to the historic fabric and architectural character that was not justified by any public benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CDH08
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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