Planning appeal decision
50A Old Church Lane, Stanmore, HA7 2RP
Planning appeal 3269784 at 50A Old Church Lane, Stanmore, HA7 2RP (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 20 September 2021 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA, Paragraph AA.1 of the GPDO.
described on the application form as: ‘Erection of additional two storey with similar design and matching materials as existing first floor. Bay window to additional storey will be similar to existing first floor bay window projection
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- HA7 2RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA, Paragraph AA.1 of the GPDO
- Whether or not the external appearance of the dwellinghouse would be acceptable
What decided it
The external appearance of the proposed additional storeys would be unacceptable, as they would appear excessively bulky and fail to suitably respect the existing design and external appearance of the appeal property's principal elevation and the wider terrace.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1 of the Harrow Council Development Management Policies (July 2013)
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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