Planning appeal decision
64 Crowshott Avenue, Stanmore, Harrow, HA7 2PF
Planning appeal 3278978 at 64 Crowshott Avenue, Stanmore, Harrow, HA7 2PF (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 12 April 2022 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
described as, “Erection of a part-one part-two storey side extension to the left flank elevation, part-one part-two storey side to front extension to the right flank elevation, a loft extension and the conversion of the property into four flats comprising; one 1-bed 1-person, one 1-bed 2-person and two 2-bed 3-person flats with associated parking, private amenity, cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- HA7 2PF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to outlook and light
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance of the area combined with tangible harm to neighbouring living conditions outweighed the modest benefits of providing three additional residential units.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy CS 1Policy DM 1Policy DM 26Policy DM 27Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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