Planning appeal decision
7 Astley Avenue, London, NW2 4AD
Planning appeal 3288927 at 7 Astley Avenue, London, NW2 4AD (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 13 July 2022 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the demolition of existing shed and erection of outbuilding to rear of dwellinghouse
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- NW2 4AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings, with regard to privacy, outlook and disturbance
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for its occupiers, with regard to accommodation standards and privacy
What decided it
The proposed development, being modest in size with high-quality design and ancillary use to the main dwelling, would not harm character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions, and would provide satisfactory living conditions for its occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan (2022)Policy D6 of The London Plan (2022)Brent Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document 2 (2018)Brent Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 1 (2018)
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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