Planning appeal decision
78 Western Way, Barnet, EN5 2BT
Planning appeal 3336790 at 78 Western Way, Barnet, EN5 2BT (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 5 June 2024 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
a new detached house, with associated parking, refuse and cycle storage, and changes to the existing extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- EN5 2BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The proposed house's design, scale, materials and roof form would respect the character and appearance of the host property and the area, and would not appear discordant when viewed from different approaches along Western Way.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS1 of the Barnet Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2012Policy CS5 of the Barnet Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2012Policy DM01 of the Barnet Local Plan (Development Management Policies) 2012Policy D7 of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 13
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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