Planning appeal decision
14 The Avenue, Hatch End, HA5 4ES
Planning appeal 3288178 at 14 The Avenue, Hatch End, HA5 4ES (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 2 March 2023 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
for a single storey roof extension providing 2 No. 1-bed flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Williams K
- Postcode
- HA5 4ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents, particularly those within 12 The Avenue with regard to outlook and sunlight
What decided it
The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring residents, particularly No.12, and therefore accords with the development plan taken as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 of The London Plan 2021Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies 2013Policy CS1 of the Harrow Core Strategy 2012Policy D6 of The London PlanPolicy D12 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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