Planning appeal decision
51 Temple Fortune Hill, Golders Green, Barnet, London, NW11 7XP
Planning appeal 3371178 at 51 Temple Fortune Hill, Golders Green, Barnet, London, NW11 7XP (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 24 March 2026 by Inspector O'Brien L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses and, linked to that, whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
Listed building consent for extensive internal alterations including removal of walls and chimney breasts to create open-plan spaces, reconfiguration of room layouts, alterations to fenestration, relocation of pipes, and installation of new shower rooms and ensuite
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- O'Brien L
- Postcode
- NW11 7XP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses and, linked to that, whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The considerable loss of historic fabric and the marked alteration to the historic floor plan and layout of the dwelling would not preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, and the public benefits of the scheme do not outweigh the identified heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CDH08Policy CDH01Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8
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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