Rear Of 252 And 254 East Barnet Road, East Barnet, Barnet, EN4 8TF

‘demolition of existing double garages. Erection of two storey 1 bed room dwellinghouse, refuse and recycle store, cycle store and associated amenity space.’

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gravett R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
biodiversity and protected species, with particular regards bats

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the contemporary design and loss of the important visual break in built form could not be outweighed by the housing and sustainability benefits of the scheme.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy D3 London Plan 2021, Policy G6 London Plan 2021, Policy GSS01 Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036, Policy CDH01 Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036, Policy ECC07 Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036, Policy CDH04 Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036, Policy HOU03 Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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