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Notice varied and upheld19 August 20213252138

Land at 214, Harrow View, Harrow, HA2 6PL

Planning appeal 3252138 at Land at 214, Harrow View, Harrow, HA2 6PL (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 August 2021 by Inspector Rogers B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the flat in question provides suitable living conditions for its present and future occupants.

without planning permission, the change of use of the single storey rear extension to shop from ancillary retail (Class A1) to a self contained flat (Class C3)

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Rogers B
Postcode
HA2 6PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the flat in question provides suitable living conditions for its present and future occupants

What decided it

The flat provides unduly cramped living conditions with inadequate daylighting, poor outlook, and exposure to noise and disturbance, contrary to development plan requirements for acceptable living conditions.

Whilst the provision of an additional dwelling is desirable in principle, this does not override the need for such provision to be made in a way that achieves acceptable living conditions for residents in accordance with local and national policy; the development fails to do this.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London PlanHarrow Core StrategyHarrow Development Management Policies Local PlanTechnical Housing StandardsMayor's Housing Supplementary GuidanceSupplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guide

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