Planning appeal decision
18 Hadley Highstone, Barnet, EN5 4PU
Planning appeal 3336880 at 18 Hadley Highstone, Barnet, EN5 4PU (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 7 August 2024 by Inspector Cliff D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building, 'King William IV Public House' (now known as 18 Hadley Highstone).
Proposed new surface for driveway and electric gates and railings
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cliff D
- Postcode
- EN5 4PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building, 'King William IV Public House' (now known as 18 Hadley Highstone)
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Monken Hadley Conservation Area
- The effect on highway safety
What decided it
The harm to the setting of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the Conservation Area from the discordant visual effects of the posts, railings, gates and driveway outweighed the limited public benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM17Policy D3Policy HC1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM06
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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