Rear of 7 South Close , Pinner , London , HA5 5AE

Planning appeal 3272512 at Rear of 7 South Close , Pinner , London , HA5 5AE (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 22 November 2021 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the ‘erection of building as one dwelling or two flats

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Couper C
Postcode: HA5 5AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on adjacent occupiers' living conditions, and whether future occupants of the proposed accommodation would experience appropriate living conditions
Whether the proposal would increase the risk of flooding

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, combined with the inability to ensure appropriate living conditions for all existing and future occupiers, outweighed the modest housing supply and self-build benefits.

The modest contribution to housing supply and other benefits did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and the failure to ensure appropriate living conditions for all occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS1 Part BPolicy DM 1Policy DM 11London Plan Policy D11London Plan Policy SI12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 71Paragraph 62

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