®Planning appeal decision
388 Finchley Road , Barnet, London, NW2 2HR
the “erection of additional storey to form additional two bedroom residential flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and area
What decided it
The proposed development would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host building and area by creating an incongruously tall and dominant building that would unbalance the prevailing built form, and this harm significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefits.
The harm to character and appearance, given significant weight as the policies broadly reflect the Framework, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefits and economic benefits of the scheme, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply
Framework references: 11, 48, 84
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021, Policy CS1 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy Development Plan Document September 2012, Policy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy Development Plan Document September 2012, Policy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies Development Plan Document September 2012
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.