Planning appeal decision
225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 6LU
Planning appeal 3267789 at 225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 6LU (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 2 July 2021 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
OUTDOOR SMOKING SHELTER TO THE REAR OF THE PUB AT 225-227 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON NW9 6LU
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- NW9 6LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- highway safety
What decided it
The smoking shelter's modest, subservient design and the availability of alternative servicing and parking arrangements meant the development caused no unacceptable harm to character and appearance or highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy DMP12Policy DMP13
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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