Planning appeal decision
The Lodge Restaurant, The Lodge, Kingsbury Road, London, Brent, NW9 9HA
Planning appeal 3278720 at The Lodge Restaurant, The Lodge, Kingsbury Road, London, Brent, NW9 9HA (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 30 May 2022 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the wall, canopy and UPVC window on the character and appearance of Kingsbury Lodge and the area generally.
without planning permission, the erection of a brick boundary wall to the premises. AND Without planning permission, the erection of a metal frame canopy extension to the premises. AND Without planning permission, the installation of a shipping container to the side of the premises. AND Without planning permission, the installation of a UPVC dormer window facing onto Kingsbury Road
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Major retail and services
- Inspector
- Thompson F
- Postcode
- NW9 9HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the wall, canopy and UPVC window on the character and appearance of Kingsbury Lodge and the area generally
What decided it
The wall, canopy and UPVC window materially harm the character and appearance of The Lodge and do not sustain or enhance the non-designated heritage asset, contrary to design and heritage protection policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BHC1Policy HC1Policy D3Policy D4
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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