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Allowed7 January 20266000330

St Michaels Catholic Grammar School, Nether Street, London, N12 7NJ

Planning appeal 6000330 at St Michaels Catholic Grammar School, Nether Street, London, N12 7NJ (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 7 January 2026 by Inspector Burch S, 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 the existing Convent wing building and link and erection of an extension to the school. Erection of a four-storey contemporary residential apartment building to provide 9 flats. Landscaping to be a reserved matter

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Burch S
Postcode
N12 7NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the future occupiers of Flats 2 and 3, with regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would have an acceptable effect on character and appearance and would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, thereby complying with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy ECC02 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036

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