Wotton Works, 16 Wotton Road, London, NW2 6PX

Planning appeal 3270670 at Wotton Works, 16 Wotton Road, London, NW2 6PX (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 7 September 2021 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether occupiers of the residential accommodation would experience satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to the provision of daylight, fresh air, and outlook within the second-floor bedroom (Bedroom 3).

the refurbishment of the existing warehouse (Use Class B2) to provide office space (Use Class B1) at ground and part of first floor level and one self contained flat on first floor and conversion of loft into habitable space, creation of roof terraces, replacement of roof, roof lanterns and windows, alterations to fire escape and provision of cycle, car parking and refuse storage without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 18/2523, dated 8 November 2018

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Allen M
Postcode: NW2 6PX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether occupiers of the residential accommodation would experience satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to the provision of daylight, fresh air, and outlook within the second-floor bedroom (Bedroom 3)

What decided it

The occupiers would experience satisfactory living conditions in Bedroom 3 because the room was adequately lit, generously proportioned, and had sufficient access to fresh air through the unit layout and roof terrace access, notwithstanding the limited outlook.

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Development plan policies: DMP 1

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