Planning appeal decision
136, Hanover Road , London, NW10 3DP
Planning appeal 3267653 at 136, Hanover Road , London, NW10 3DP (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 August 2021 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed outbuilding is subservient and incidental to the main dwelling, with reference to local policy.
new vehicular and pedestrian gates to the street boundary of the property and an outbuilding at the rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allen M
- Postcode
- NW10 3DP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed outbuilding is subservient and incidental to the main dwelling, with reference to local policy
- The effect of the new vehicular and pedestrian access gates on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the new vehicular and pedestrian access gates on pedestrian safety
What decided it
The outbuilding was subservient and incidental to the main dwelling and complied with local policy, whereas the gates were imposing features harmful to character and appearance and created a clear risk to pedestrian safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP17DMP1DMP18DM12
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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