546-548 Finchley Road, London, NW11 8DD

Planning appeal 3340304 at 546-548 Finchley Road, London, NW11 8DD (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 4 September 2024 by Inspector Gilbert 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.

demolition of the existing properties and the erection of a two storey building over basement, with rooms in the roof space to provide 9no. self - contained residential units, together with an outbuilding (gym) in the rear garden. Provision of 10no. parking spaces and 18no. cycle parking spaces at basement level. Associated landscaping and refuse & recycling facilities

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gilbert J
Postcode: NW11 8DD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on protected species
the effect of the proposed development on flood risk

What decided it

The proposed development's poor composition in terms of massing, design and scale would result in an incongruous and overly dominant building that would fail to respect the character and appearance of the area, and this substantial harm could not be justified by the fallback position of the approved scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS NPPF of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy CS1 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies (2012)Policy G6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy DM16 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies (2012)Policy SI 12 of the London Plan (2021)Policy DM04 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies (2012)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 14

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