26 Village Way East, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7LU

Planning appeal 3277864 at 26 Village Way East, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7LU (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 17 March 2022 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and local area.

first floor side extension and two storey rear extensions; conversion of first and second floors to four flats (2x 1Bed and 2x Studio); erection of two-storey office building (with undercroft parking) at rear

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Boughton A
Postcode: HA2 7LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and local area
whether the proposed development would provide a safe and secure living environment for users
whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for residential occupiers
the effect of the proposed development on neighbouring users

What decided it

The proposed office building's poor design quality and obtrusive appearance in the street scene, combined with failure to demonstrate compliance with nationally designated space standards for the roof-level studio flats, were decisive in dismissing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS1 B of the Harrow Core Strategy 2012Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan 2013Policy D11 of the London Plan 2021Policy SD6 of the London Plan 2021Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS1.K of the Harrow Core Strategy 2012Mayor of London's Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance (March 2016)Residential Design Guide (2013)

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