Planning appeal decision
63a Union Street, Barnet, EN5 4HY
Planning appeal 6000503 at 63a Union Street, Barnet, EN5 4HY (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 26 March 2026 by Inspector Barton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed amendments would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wood Street Conservation Area (WSCA).
demolition of the shop unit and erection of 1 self - contained dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref APP/N5090/W/23/3334490, dated 29 July 2024
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barton P
- Postcode
- EN5 4HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed amendments would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wood Street Conservation Area (WSCA)
- whether the proposed amendments would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to outlook and the provision of private amenity space
What decided it
The proposed amendments would have a neutral effect on the significance of the Wood Street Conservation Area when compared to the 2024 permission and would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to outlook and private amenity space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy D6Barnet Local Plan Policy CDH01Barnet Local Plan Policy CDH06Barnet Local Plan Policy CDH08
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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