Planning appeal decision
8 Holt Road, Wembley, HA0 3PS
Planning appeal 3271613 at 8 Holt Road, Wembley, HA0 3PS (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 18 May 2022 by Inspector Madge M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether a material change of use from one to two dwellings has occurred.
without planning permission, the erection of two storey side and rear extensions, rear dormer window, single storey rear extension, and a detached outbuilding with canopy in the rear garden. And without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises from ONE to TWO dwellings
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Madge M
- Postcode
- HA0 3PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether a material change of use from one to two dwellings has occurred
- Whether the rear dormer window constitutes a breach of planning control
- Whether the outbuilding was substantially completed before the material date for enforcement immunity
- The development's effect on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- The development's effect on the living conditions of residents and neighbours
What decided it
The self-contained living unit was ancillary to the main dwelling rather than a separate planning unit, meaning no material change of use to two dwellings occurred, allowing the enforcement notice to be quashed and planning permission granted for the extensions and outbuilding.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMP1BD1BH13BT2BH6BH10BH11D6
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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