Garages Rear Of 2 Churchfield Avenue, London, N12 0NT

refurbishment of Existing Garages with Extension and Two Storey Basement Storage as Existing Class for 2B Churchfield Avenue, North Finchley

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Senior H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the impact of the proposal on the significance of North Finchley Christ Church a Grade II listed building including through development in its setting

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan on three material grounds—harm to neighbouring living conditions, character of the area, and significance of a Grade II listed building—with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval contrary to the development plan.

Framework references: 215

Plan policies cited: Policy CDH01, Policy CDH08

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