Planning appeal decision
98 Elms Lane, Wembley, HA0 2NP
Planning appeal 3288582 at 98 Elms Lane, Wembley, HA0 2NP (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 30 September 2022 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the street scene.
erection of new two storey, two bedroom detached dwellinghouse with associated car parking, refuse and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- HA0 2NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the street scene
- The health and well-being of existing trees at the site
- The living conditions of occupiers of No 12 Aspen Drive, with particular reference to privacy and daylight/sunlight
What decided it
The proposal's acceptable effect on street scene character, combined with satisfactory arboricultural assessment and no material harm to neighbouring living conditions, outweighed the technical breaches of SPD1 guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1 of the Local PlanPolicy BGI2 of the Local PlanPolicy BGI1 of the Local PlanPolicy BH4 of the Local PlanSPD1 – Brent Design Guide (November 2018)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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