65 - 67 Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, London, N12 9ET

alterations to shop front, existing outdoor seating area including new retractable roof and glazed screens to front and sides, including the alteration of a flue system at the back and front of the property and the installation of a storage space at the rear

Authority: Barnet
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: retail
Postcode: N12 9ET

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host properties and the surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of adjoining residential occupiers, with particular regard to odour and noise from the proposed flues

What decided it

The excessive size, scale and design of the front extension would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host properties and surrounding area, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this conflict.

Plan policies cited: Policy CDH01, Policy CDH05, Policy ECC02, Policy D14, Policy D3, Policy SI 1

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