Planning appeal decision
211 The Mall, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 9TX
Planning appeal 3269664 at 211 The Mall, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 9TX (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 15 October 2021 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 211 The Mall with regards to outlook.
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
- Postcode
- HA3 9TX
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).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMP1DMP12CP17Brent's Residential Extensions & Alterations SPD2 2018Brent Design Guide SPD1 2018
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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