Planning appeal decision
7 & 7A Sidmouth Road, London, NW2 5HH
Planning appeal 3283144 at 7 & 7A Sidmouth Road, London, NW2 5HH (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 4 April 2022 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of 2 x two storey semi-detached dwelling houses with habitable roof (loft) space, private amenity space and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Willis S
- Postcode
- NW2 5HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for the occupiers of the proposed dwellings, with particular regard to internal space, outlook, daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The proposed dwellings would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area through their undersized proportions relative to existing built form, and would fail to provide appropriate living conditions due to insufficient internal space in bedrooms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy D6 of the London Plan
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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