Planning appeal decision
17 Bermans Way, Brent, NW10 1RY
Planning appeal 3275821 at 17 Bermans Way, Brent, NW10 1RY (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 12 November 2021 by Inspector Davies B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host house and area.
the demolition of garage and erection of a semi-detached residential dwelling with converted roof space adjoining Bermans Way and associated amenity space, cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies B
- Postcode
- NW10 1RY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host house and area
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance from the interruption of the distinctive pattern of fenestration, treatment of the front entrance, and irregular eaves and roof height outweighed the modest benefits of additional housing and brownfield redevelopment.
The modest benefits of an additional dwelling, improved appearance from converting the driveway to garden, and brownfield/windfall redevelopment were insufficient to outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP 17Policy DMP1
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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