®Planning appeal decision
116 Victoria Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN4 9PA
Planning appeal 3346451 at 116 Victoria Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN4 9PA (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 6 December 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 existing buildings and erection of four storey building comprising 11 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and commercial unit (Use Class E) with associated car parking, cycle parking, refuse stores, servicing areas, hard and soft landscaping and associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gilbert J
- Postcode
- EN4 9PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for community and infrastructure needs
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the building's excessive bulk, massing and depth within its constrained plot outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery, regeneration and employment provision.
The significant harm to character and appearance was afforded substantial weight and outweighed the moderate weight given to housing delivery, regeneration benefits and employment provision, resulting in dismissal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D1London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy D5London Plan 2021 Policy D8London Plan 2021 Policy H4London Plan 2021 Policy H6London Plan 2021 Policy SI 1London Plan 2021 Policy SI 2London Plan 2021 Policy E11London Plan 2021 Policy T4London Plan 2021 Policy DF1Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS5Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS3Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS4Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS9Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies 2012 Policy DM01Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies 2012 Policy DM04Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies 2012 Policy DM10Barnet Local Plan Development Management Policies 2012 Policy DM17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57Paragraph 11
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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