388 Finchley Road , Barnet, London, NW2 2HR

Planning appeal 3329841 at 388 Finchley Road , Barnet, London, NW2 2HR (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 10 July 2024 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and area.

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
Postcode: NW2 2HR

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

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS1 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy Development Plan Document September 2012Policy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy Development Plan Document September 2012Policy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies Development Plan Document September 2012
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 48Paragraph 84

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