®Planning appeal decision
197-203 Ballard's Lane, London, N3 1LP
construction of a one and a half storey extension above the existing building to provide 7no. new residential flats (use class C3)
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Symmons J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The adverse effects on the character and appearance of the area, caused by the significant increase in height and mass appearing bulky and dominant in the streetscene, would not be outweighed by the modest benefits of housing supply and sustainability features.
The conflict with development plan policies on character and appearance was given significant weight and the modest benefits of housing contribution, efficient land use, renewable technology and accessibility would not outweigh the identified harm to character and appearance
Framework references: 11, 60, 70, 124, 128, 226
Plan policies cited: Policy CS1, Policy CS5, Policy DM01, Policy DM08, Policy D3, Policy H1, Policy H2, Policy GSS11, Policy CDH04, Policy HOU02
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.