Planning appeal decision
9b Purves Road, London, NW10 5ST
Planning appeal 3259896 at 9b Purves Road, London, NW10 5ST (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Miell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area.
erection of main roof dormer and outrigger extensions, including introduction of roof lights in the front roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Miell C
- Postcode
- NW10 5ST
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed L-shaped dormer and second-floor outrigger extension would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area by appearing as a bulky, stark and jarring addition that would unacceptably diminish the architectural integrity of the host building and the local roofscape.
The benefits of additional living space for occupiers were not significant enough to overcome the significant harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1 of the London Borough of Brent Local Plan: Development Management PoliciesBrent Residential Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document No 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48
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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