®Planning appeal decision
16 Earlsmead Road, London, NW10 5QB
Planning appeal 3271458 at 16 Earlsmead Road, London, NW10 5QB (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 4 April 2022 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development namely the rear dormer and the roof terrace on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Without planning permission, the erection of a rear dormer, roof terrace, timber decking and railings to enclose the roof terrace on the rear projection of the premises ("the unauthorised development")
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffin E
- Postcode
- NW10 5QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development namely the rear dormer and the roof terrace on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the roof terrace upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers particularly Nos 14 and 18 Earlsmead and Nos 13, 15, and 17 St Margaret's Road with particular regard to overlooking
What decided it
The dormer element was acceptable as it complemented the locality and was consistent with other dormers in the area, but the roof terrace was an incongruous feature causing harm to character and appearance and unacceptable overlooking of neighbouring properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1SPD
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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