- Decision
- allowed, 19 August 2026
- Decided by
- Planning Inspector: B J Sims
- Authority
- Barnet (London)
- Appeal reference
- 6010903
- Application reference
- 26/1098/FUL
- Procedure
- written representations
- Development
- Demolition of car repair garage and erection of a building with 9 flats (extant permission for 7)
- Homes
- 9
- Site context
- inside settlement, PDL
- Green Belt
- No
- Framework applied
- No Framework version cited
- Determinative policies
- Barnet LP CDH01
- Development plan policies
- Barnet Local Plan CDH01, London Plan 2021 D3, D6
- Main issues
- quality of accommodation
Summary
A nine-flat redevelopment of a Finchley car repair garage was allowed. The two additional ground and lower-ground flats, beyond an extant seven-unit permission, gave acceptable outlook, privacy and amenity space (DL ¶19, ¶25).
What made the difference
The extant appeal permission set the benchmark. The disputed units were judged against it and found acceptable. Decided on the development plan alone.
Policy findings
Policy codes are those of the National Planning Policy Framework (August 2026) unless a development plan is named.
| Policy | Finding | Weight | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| P3 | pass | outlook, privacy and outdoor space of the two extra ground and lower-ground units acceptable compared with the extant 7-unit scheme allowed on appeal 6000305 (DL 5, 14-19) |
Key facts
- Extant appeal permission (6000305) for 7 units; the scheme adds two 1-bed units at ground and lower ground (DL 5)
- Framework not cited
Sources
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