212 Headstone Lane, HARROW, HA2 6LY

outline planning application for demolition of existing dwelling & outbuilding & erection of new residential building housing 1 replacement dwelling & 6 new dwellings across ground, first & roof level with associated parking, bins, cycle store & alteration to drop kerb (Landscaping Reserved)

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Jones RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposal would cause material harm to the character and appearance of the area through its bland and discordant architectural design, particularly the flat-roofed crown design and uninspiring bay window frontage, which would conflict with the articulated and visually stimulating character of neighbouring properties.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS1.B of the Harrow Core Strategy (February 2012), Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013), Supplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guide (2010), Policies D3.D(1) and D3.D(11) of the London Plan (2021)

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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