®Planning appeal decision
178 Braemar Avenue, London, NW10 0DS
Planning appeal 3267425 at 178 Braemar Avenue, London, NW10 0DS (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 9 May 2022 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the unauthorised development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area.
without planning permission, the erection of a front porch extension, single-storey rear extension, rear canopy, and rear outbuilding to the premises
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- NW10 0DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the unauthorised development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
- the effect of the unauthorised development on the living conditions for the occupiers of 176 Braemar Avenue, with particular regard to outlook
- the effect of the single storey rear extension on the living conditions for the occupiers of 176 Braemar Avenue, with particular regard to light
What decided it
The rear outbuilding's modest scale, appropriate design and location ensure it does not harm character and appearance or neighbouring amenity, whereas the front porch extension, rear canopy and rear extension cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMP1BD1
- 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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