Planning appeal decision
41 Chatsworth Road, London, NW2 4BL
Planning appeal 3288752 at 41 Chatsworth Road, London, NW2 4BL (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 1 August 2022 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers, with regard to outlook.
a basement excavation and rear extensions to facilitate the subdivision of an existing flat into 3x self-contained flats at ground and lower ground floor with associated private and communal amenity space, cycle storage, refuse storage, off road parking spaces and soft landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- NW2 4BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers, with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would not provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers of flats 1 and 2 due to excessive enclosure and poor outlook, conflicting with Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan (2022).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy BH11Policy BSUI3Policy BSUI4Brent Design Guide SPD1
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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