Planning appeal decision
Manaton And Shanklin, Holden Avenue, London, N12 8HX
Planning appeal 3358307 at Manaton And Shanklin, Holden Avenue, London, N12 8HX (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 14 October 2025 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of two existing semi-detached houses and the creation of 6 No self-contained units (Class C3(a)). The proposal includes associated cycle storage, parking and amenity area
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- N12 8HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future residents, with particular regard to the provision of outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The proposed development would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area and would not provide acceptable living conditions for future residents due to deficiencies in the quality and functionality of the communal amenity space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CDH01Policy CDH07Policy D3 London Plan 2021Policy D6 London Plan 2021
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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