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Dismissed3 April 20253353346

Land Rear of 1 Woodcroft Avenue, London, NW7 2AH

Planning appeal 3353346 at Land Rear of 1 Woodcroft Avenue, London, NW7 2AH (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area.

construction of a detached, single storey dwelling, erection of replacement timber fencing and entrance gates, installation of vehicle turntable, and associated landscaping

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Han U
Postcode
NW7 2AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
  • whether or not the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with regard to privacy and internal ceiling height
  • the effect of the proposed development on a publicly owned tree adjacent to the appeal site

What decided it

The proposal would significantly harm the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area by introducing a dwelling in an atypical backland location that disrupts the established pattern of development and verdant character, which constitutes a conflict with the development plan that cannot be outweighed by the modest housing benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy D6 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy G7 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH02 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH04 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH07 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy HOU03 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy GSS01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy GSS06 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036

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