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Dismissed24 February 20223279513

31b Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London, NE10 8SE

Planning appeal 3279513 at 31b Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London, NE10 8SE (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 24 February 2022 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the Harlesden District Centre.

a single storey extension to rear of existing commercial unit to accommodate a self-contained studio flat

Authority
London Borough of Brent
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Bowyer J
Postcode
NW10 8SE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the Harlesden District Centre
  • whether or not living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling would be acceptable with particular regard to privacy, outlook, light and the provision of external amenity space
  • whether or not provision for servicing would be adequate to serve occupiers of the appeal site
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The combination of harm to the District Centre's vitality and viability, unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, and inadequate servicing provision outweighed the limited benefit of providing a single additional dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BH2Policy DMP2Policy DMP13Policy DMP1Policy BT3Policy DMP19Policy BH13Policy DMP18Policy CP17

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