Planning appeal decision
18 Highcroft Avenue, Wembley, HA0 1TG
Planning appeal 3278377 at 18 Highcroft Avenue, Wembley, HA0 1TG (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 24 January 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would result in an overprovision of car parking.
kerb dropping for parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- HA0 1TG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would result in an overprovision of car parking
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on pedestrian safety
What decided it
The existing hardstanding and rear garages represent a fallback position, and securing landscape enhancements through a condition would represent an improvement on the current situation, justifying departure from the 50% landscaping requirement in Policy DM12.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM12Policy DMP12
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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