Planning appeal decision
268 High Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8JX
Planning appeal 3340650 at 268 High Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8JX (London Borough of Haringey) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 October 2024 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the shopfront and seating area on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
retention of existing shop front with seating and proposed rear single storey extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- N22 8JX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the shopfront and seating area on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- The effect of the canopy and seating area on accessibility
What decided it
The shopfront and seating area caused demonstrable harm to character and appearance through loss of traditional shopfront and installation of a solid roller shutter contrary to Policy DM8, and failed to provide adequate inclusive access for wheelchair users contrary to accessibility requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP11Policy DM1Policy DM3Policy DM8Policy D5
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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