Planning appeal decision
Land to Rear of 125 Friern Barnet Road, Barnet, N11 3DY
Planning appeal 3345329 at Land to Rear of 125 Friern Barnet Road, Barnet, N11 3DY (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 15 October 2024 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area.
the erection of two single storey dwellings, 1no 2 bed 4 person, 1no 1 bed 2 person, with gardens and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- N11 3DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 127 Friern Barnet Road with regard to visual impact
- Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with reference to privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the local area caused by the cramped, unduly intense backland development that would contrast markedly with the spacious pattern of existing development and approved schemes.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM02
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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