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Allowed18 December 20253367936

61 Finchley Lane, London, NW4 1BY

Planning appeal 3367936 at 61 Finchley Lane, London, NW4 1BY (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 18 December 2025 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Part Retrospective and part proposed planning permission for creation of a outbuilding

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cahalane R
Postcode
NW4 1BY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The outbuilding's conventional design, low height, wooden materials, and appropriate siting would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area in compliance with Policy CDH01 and Policy D3.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy D3 of the London Plan

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