Planning appeal decision
965 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2SF
Planning appeal 3287569 at 965 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2SF (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 29 November 2022 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there would be adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of the proposed dwellings.
change of use of ground floor retail unit (Use Class E(a) into 2 self-contained dwellings (Use Class C3), partial demolition of rear storage area and alteration to shopfront and rear including new fenestration and creation of light well
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- HA0 2SF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether there would be adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of the proposed dwellings
- The transport and highways impacts of the development
What decided it
The updated Internal Daylight and Sunlight Assessment demonstrating compliance with BRE 2022 guidance for adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of both proposed dwellings, combined with confirmation of suitable access and adequate cycle and refuse storage provision.
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