Planning appeal decision
2 Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley, HA9 6LT
Planning appeal 3278111 at 2 Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley, HA9 6LT (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 19 October 2021 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
a double storey side and single storey rear extension with part 2 storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- HA9 6LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- its effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regards to outlook, daylight and privacy
What decided it
The proposal would harm both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing impact and loss of privacy, contrary to the development plan and NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Brent Development Management Policies Plan (2016) Policy DMP1SPD2 Residential Extensions and Alterations (2018)
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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