®Planning appeal decision
Land to the Rear of 123-135 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, HA8 6NZ
Planning appeal 3258877 at Land to the Rear of 123-135 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, HA8 6NZ (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 9 June 2021 by Inspector Johnson W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area.
for the redevelopment of the site to provide 9no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom houses together with associated access, car parking and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Johnson W
- Postcode
- HA8 6NZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
- the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents
- whether future occupiers would have satisfactory living conditions with particular regard to natural light and outlook at Plot nos 3 to 5
- the arrangements for servicing, storage and collection of waste and recycling material
What decided it
The significant loss of privacy to occupiers of properties on Whitchurch Lane resulting from overlooking of their garden areas from the proposed first-floor terraces could not be overcome by condition and outweighed the social and economic benefits of the development.
The provision of family homes and notable economic benefits during construction and occupation did not outweigh the significant harm to the living conditions of existing residents on Whitchurch Lane.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D1London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy D6Harrow Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS1BHarrow Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS1XHarrow Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS1RHarrow Development Management Policies 2013 Policy DM1Harrow Supplementary Planning Document – Residential Design Guide 2010
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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