Planning appeal decision
34 Litchfield Gardens, London, NW10 2LL
Planning appeal 3279334 at 34 Litchfield Gardens, London, NW10 2LL (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 3 December 2021 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area of Clare Road and Litchfield Gardens.
two storey infill rear/side extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- NW10 2LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area of Clare Road and Litchfield Gardens
What decided it
The scale and bulk of the proposed extension in combination with existing extensions would cause unacceptable harm to the established character and appearance of the original house and immediate surroundings, contrary to development plan policies and the Framework.
The sustainable and effective use of the dwelling would not outweigh the harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP17Policy DMP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 124
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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