Planning appeal decision
21 Moss Lane, Pinner, HA5 3BB
Planning appeal 3268743 at 21 Moss Lane, Pinner, HA5 3BB (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 5 August 2021 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
Alterations and extension to roof; rooflights in front, side and rear roofslopes; installation of solar panels on side roofslope; two storey rear infill extension; external alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- HA5 3BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, with the rear extension hidden from the street and fitting coherently with the existing dwelling, while raising no material privacy concerns for neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1 of the Harrow Council Development Management Policies (adopted 2013)Policy D3 of The London Plan (adopted 2021)
- 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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