211 The Mall, Harrow, MIDDLESEX, HA3 9TX

proposed new 2 bedroom semi-detached dwelling on garden land adjoining existing dwelling

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Baxter C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 211 The Mall with regards to outlook
the character and appearance of the surrounding area
highway safety with regards to parking

What decided it

The significant harm identified regarding living conditions (outlook), character and appearance, and highway safety (parking) was not outweighed by the benefits of housing supply and employment opportunities.

The benefits of housing supply and employment opportunities were outweighed by the significant harm to neighbouring living conditions (outlook), character and appearance of the area, and highway safety (parking).

Plan policies cited: DMP1, DMP12, CP17, Brent's Residential Extensions & Alterations SPD2 2018, Brent Design Guide SPD1 2018

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