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Dismissed20 March 20263375008

Outside No. 272 Watford Way, London, NW4 4UJ

Planning appeal 3375008 at Outside No. 272 Watford Way, London, NW4 4UJ (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Dryden K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of a Street Hub 3 Unit

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
Dryden K
Postcode
NW4 4UJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the amenity and the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial height, scale and double-sided illuminated displays of the street hub would appear as a conspicuous and discordant feature in a prominent location that would undermine the established residential character of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CDH09Policy CDH01Policy CDH03Policy D3

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