Planning appeal decision
39 Ilex Road, London, NW10 9NX
Planning appeal 3264308 at 39 Ilex Road, London, NW10 9NX (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 11 January 2022 by Inspector Moss J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and the area.
contrary to the development plan. It is therefore necessary for me to consider whether there are any material considerations of sufficient weight to indicate that determination should be made otherwise than in accordance with the development plan. 9. The appellant has provided particular details with regard to one of the occupiers of the appeal site. Having regard to this evidence, there is potential for my
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Moss J
- Postcode
- NW10 9NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and the area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the street caused by the prominent, incongruent timber structure outweighed the personal benefit to an occupier, such that planning permission ought not to be granted.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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