Planning appeal decision
5 Rosecroft Walk, Pinner, HA5 1LJ
Planning appeal 3286115 at 5 Rosecroft Walk, Pinner, HA5 1LJ (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 31 March 2022 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwellinghouse.
single and two storey side extension; front porch; external alterations (demolition of attached garage, side bay window and chimneys)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- HA5 1LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwellinghouse
What decided it
The two storey side extension would result in unacceptable design that would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the host dwelling through loss of symmetry, removal of distinctive roof features, and failure to present as a subservient addition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Harrow Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS1 (B)Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan 2013 Policy DM1London Plan 2021 Policy D3 (D (1 and 11))
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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