®Planning appeal decision
140 Dollis Hill Lane, London, NW2 6HU
Planning appeal 3282679 at 140 Dollis Hill Lane, London, NW2 6HU (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 15 June 2022 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
’proposed two storey rear/side extension, increase of ridge height with new roof and crown section, 2 dormers to eastern elevation, 1 dormer to western elevation, insertion of 1 x rooflight to front, addition of window to first floor side elevation, conversion of property to 5 self-contained flats with new boundary wall, front landscaping, bin and cycle stores, as well as the retention and alteration of existing outbuilding for use as utility & garden room for Flat 1 only‘
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- NW2 6HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area through its excessive bulk, increased height, uncharacteristic crown roof design, and cumulative visual effects, conflicting with local plan policies requiring high quality design that complements the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BD1Policy DMP1
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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