®Planning appeal decision
1 Charcot Road , Colindale, Barnet, London, NW9 5HG
Planning appeal 3353229 at 1 Charcot Road , Colindale, Barnet, London, NW9 5HG (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 22 April 2025 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether sufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the development would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise.
the ‘Retention of building with alterations to roof, windows and entrance door. Creation of outdoor seating space and associated landscaping. Proposed use of the building to Class E (b) (Café and Delicatessen shop) and Sui Generis (Takeaway)’
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Han U
- Postcode
- NW9 5HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether sufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the development would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise
What decided it
The Noise Impact Assessment provided sufficient evidence that external noise levels would not exceed WHO guidelines for protecting neighbouring occupiers from being seriously annoyed by noise, with predicted levels of 38 dB LAeq at the closest dwelling against a threshold of 55 dB LAeq.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy D14 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH02 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036
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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