®Planning appeal decision
239 Kenton Lane, Harrow, HA3 8RP
Planning appeal 3262529 at 239 Kenton Lane, Harrow, HA3 8RP (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 27 August 2021 by Inspector Langford-Tejrar K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
erection of a first floor extension and alterations to flat to provide additional residential accommodation
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Langford-Tejrar K
- Postcode
- HA3 8RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring property, in particular the occupiers of No. 241 Kenton Lane
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers of the property, particularly in respect of the provision of outdoor amenity space, outlook and provision of refuse and recycling storage
- Whether there are any other material considerations which indicate the appeal should be determined other than in accordance with the Development Plan
What decided it
The proposal would fail to respect the character of the host building and surrounding area, would cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions through overshadowing and loss of outlook, and would provide inadequate living conditions for future occupiers due to severely reduced amenity space and poor bedroom outlook.
The contribution to diverse housing needs was outweighed by the poor standard of accommodation for future occupiers and the unacceptable detrimental effects on neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1.BDM1DM27DM45D3D6
- Judgments
- Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [1982] JPL 37
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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