Planning appeal decision
Rear Of 40 Station Road,, Barnet,, EN5 1QH
Planning appeal 6002531 at Rear Of 40 Station Road,, Barnet,, EN5 1QH (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 12 March 2026 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development.
permission in principle for the erection of a single dwelling house
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- EN5 1QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development
What decided it
The proposed development would harm local distinctiveness and character by infilling rear garden space that contributes positively to the established development pattern, contrary to the development plan policies requiring sensitive response to local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3Barnet Local Plan Policy CDH01
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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