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Dismissed5 November 20213269032

45 and 47 Kingsway, Wembley, HA9 7QP

Planning appeal 3269032 at 45 and 47 Kingsway, Wembley, HA9 7QP (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 5 November 2021 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the use of the proposal.

retrospective application for the amalgamation of nursing home, and attached single family dwelling house, into supported living accommodation comprising 14 independent units (Use Class C2), works to include replacing a single storey rear conservatory, the conversion of a garage, infilling a door and two windows and internal alterations

Authority
London Borough of Brent
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Baxter C
Postcode
HA9 7QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the use of the proposal
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties and the proposed rooms in terms of outlook, accessibility and communal space
  • the effect of the proposal on housing stock in the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposal on highway safety regarding parking, access and refuse facilities

What decided it

The significant harm to living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties and the appeal premises regarding noise and internal communal areas, combined with unresolved concerns about carbon reduction, air quality and water use impacts, outweighed any benefits and conflicted with the development plan.

The benefits of the proposal in terms of housing stock and highway safety did not outweigh the significant harm identified regarding living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties and the appeal premises in respect of noise and internal communal areas, and the surrounding area with regards to carbon reduction, air quality and water use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMP1Policy DMP18Policy DMP20Policy D6Policy D7Policy CP2Policy CP19Policy SI1Policy SI2Policy SI5Policy SI13

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