82 The Mall, Harrow, HA3 9TG

a new dropped kerb and front boundary treatment to provide additional off road parking space and associated landscaping to dwellinghouse

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Somers J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the appeal site and the greater locality
Highway Safety

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the addition of a second vehicular entrance and associated hard surfacing, which would not be offset by the proposed landscaping or other benefits.

The benefits of providing additional off-road parking and permeable surfaces were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the presence and domineering effect of vehicular parking and hard surfacing.

Plan policies cited: DMP Policy DM12, DMP Policy DM1, DMP Policy DM11

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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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