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Dismissed16 August 20243335984

26 Renters Avenue, London, NW4 3RB

Planning appeal 3335984 at 26 Renters Avenue, London, NW4 3RB (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 16 August 2024 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a new build block of flats containing 5 self-contained units

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Unwin N
Postcode
NW4 3RB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal on living conditions of the surrounding residents with regard to noise, and future occupiers with regard to privacy

What decided it

The proposal's squat, bulky form with excessive width, prominent dormers, and substantial rear projection would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area by conflicting with the narrow profiles and pleasing uniformity of surrounding dwellings, and this harm could not be outweighed by the minimal housing benefit of one additional flat.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D14Policy D6Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM04

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