85 Quinta Drive, Barnet, EN5 3DA

Planning appeal 3348929 at 85 Quinta Drive, Barnet, EN5 3DA (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 22 January 2025 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect of an increase in residential units at the site.

demolition of existing single family dwelling and erection of single two storey block with accommodation within the roofscape to provide 6 self - contained flats

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Skelly C
Postcode: EN5 3DA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect of an increase in residential units at the site
Whether the proposal provides adequate living standards for future occupants, with particular reference to privacy, outlook, daylight, sunlight and ventilation
Whether appropriate levels of parking are provided, having regard to the transport objectives of the development plan

What decided it

The considerable harm to character and appearance combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupants, particularly privacy and outlook deficiencies, outweighed the modest benefits of housing contribution and sustainability measures.

The modest benefits of 4 additional dwellings and sustainable energy/water efficiency measures were outweighed by considerable harm to character and appearance and failure to provide adequate living conditions for future occupants

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM01Policy HOU03Policy D3Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy D6Policy DM02Policy T6Policy CS9Policy DM17
Judgments: Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823 (Admin)

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