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Dismissed20 May 20263354231

The Spinney, 22 Hendon Wood Lane, London, NW7 4HR

Planning appeal 3354231 at The Spinney, 22 Hendon Wood Lane, London, NW7 4HR (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 20 May 2026 by Inspector Russell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the material change of use to storage, the erection of the canopy structure and/or the stationing of the metal container amounts to inappropriate development in the Green Belt, with regard to the Framework.

Material change of use of land to storage yard, erection of canopy structure for covered storage, and stationing of metal storage container

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Major general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Russell J
Postcode
NW7 4HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the material change of use to storage, the erection of the canopy structure and/or the stationing of the metal container amounts to inappropriate development in the Green Belt, with regard to the Framework
  • The effect of the use on the living conditions of nearby residents
  • The effect of the canopy structure on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the developments

What decided it

The material change of use to storage, canopy structure and metal container amount to inappropriate development in the Green Belt that causes substantial harm by reason of inappropriateness, and the appellants have not demonstrated very special circumstances to justify the development.

The substantial weight given to harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness was not clearly outweighed by the moderate weight attached to economic benefits and the neutral findings on living conditions and character and appearance, resulting in refusal of planning permission.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154Paragraph 155
Judgments
Gabbitas v Secretary of State for the Environment & Newham LBC [1985] JPL 630; Miller-Mead v Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government [1963] 2 WLR 225; R (Jeyeanthan) v Hammersmith and Fulham LBC [2000] 1 WLR 354; Murfitt v Secretary of State for the Environment [1980] JPL 598; Caldwell v Secretary of State for Levelling-up, Housing and Communities [2024] EWCA Civ 467; R (on the application of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority) v Epping Forest DC & Valley Grown Nurseries Ltd [2016] EWCA Civ 404; Welwyn Hatfield BC v SSCLG & Beesley [2011] UKSC 15; Europa Oil & Gas Ltd v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government [2013] EWHC 2643 (Admin); Skerritts of Nottingham Ltd v Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (No. 1) [2000] EWCA Civ 60

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