Planning appeal decision
20 Beverley Drive, Edgware, HA8 5NG
Planning appeal 3278312 at 20 Beverley Drive, Edgware, HA8 5NG (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 1 November 2021 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
alterations to existing single-storey side to rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- HA8 5NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 18 Beverley Drive, with particular regard to visual impact
What decided it
The proposed extension would appear as a stark and discordant feature with a visually awkward detail due to the flat roof sloping upwards and its misalignment with the existing porch roof, materially detracting from the character and appearance of the host dwelling in conflict with DMP Policy DMP1 and the SPD.
The modest improvement to the living conditions of the neighbouring property and compliance with height guidelines were outweighed by the unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMP Policy DMP1Brent Supplementary Planning Document 2 – 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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