Planning appeal decision
176 Hendon Way, London, NW2 1JN
Planning appeal 3342591 at 176 Hendon Way, London, NW2 1JN (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 19 September 2024 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed advertisement displays on the visual amenity of the area.
3 No digital poster displays each measuring 7.5m x 5m designed into a silver clad freestanding advertising structure for the display of static poster images
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Chukwujekwu I
- Postcode
- NW2 1JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed advertisement displays on the visual amenity of the area
What decided it
The solid mass, height and size of the proposed structure would make it an overly dominant and imposing feature that would be visually harmful to the surrounding area and unacceptable in terms of visual amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 London Plan (2021)Policy D8 London Plan (2021)Policy DM01 Barnet Local Plan (Development Management Policies) Development Plan Document (September 2012)
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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