197-203 Ballard's Lane, London, N3 1LP

Planning appeal 3329877 at 197-203 Ballard's Lane, London, N3 1LP (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 28 May 2024 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode: N3 1LP

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

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM08Policy D3Policy H1Policy H2Policy GSS11Policy CDH04Policy HOU02
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 70Paragraph 124Paragraph 128Paragraph 226

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