Planning appeal decision
12 Hadley Highstone, Barnet, EN5 4PU
Planning appeal 3337953 at 12 Hadley Highstone, Barnet, EN5 4PU (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 1 August 2024 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the design of the proposed dwelling would affect the character and appearance of the Hadley Highstone street scene, having particular regard to the proposed roof form, roof lights and driveway; and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
Erection of a two storey dwelling with rooms in roofspace following demolition of the existing clad store, with new vehicular access and entrance gate from Mill Close and alterations to hard and soft landscaping including creation of carriage driveway to front of No.12
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- EN5 4PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the design of the proposed dwelling would affect the character and appearance of the Hadley Highstone street scene, having particular regard to the proposed roof form, roof lights and driveway; and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed gable roof and rooflights would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and street scene, and this harm could not be justified by the modest public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1D3DM01DM06CS5
- 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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