Planning appeal decision
96 Totteridge Village, London, N20 8AE
Planning appeal 6003094 at 96 Totteridge Village, London, N20 8AE (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 26 March 2026 by Inspector Barton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the submitted details meet the requirements of the condition with particular regard to whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Totteridge Conservation Area.
Demolition of existing former care home and partial demolition of outbuilding. Erection of a part single, part two storey building to create 5no. self -contained residential units including associated internal site access arrangements, covered parking area, bin store and landscaping. Repair part of existing external boundary wall and enclosure of an existing opening
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barton P
- Postcode
- N20 8AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the submitted details meet the requirements of the condition with particular regard to whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Totteridge Conservation Area
What decided it
The extent of hardstanding and lack of soft landscaping would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Totteridge Conservation Area, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh the harm to this designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH07 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy CDH08 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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