Planning appeal decision
18 Wakehams Hill, Pinner, HA5 3BQ
Planning appeal 3288970 at 18 Wakehams Hill, Pinner, HA5 3BQ (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 4 April 2022 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Impact of the proposal upon the original dwellinghouse and character and appearance of the surrounding area.
single storey front and side extension with bay window at front; alterations and extension to raise garage roof height; single storey side to rear extension to attached garage; first floor side to rear extension; two rear dormers; three rooflights in front roofslope; external alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- HA5 3BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Impact of the proposal upon the original dwellinghouse and character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The cumulative impact of the extensions, particularly the poor design quality and excessive bulk of the combined proposals, would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the area and contrary to local and London Plan design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Harrow Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS1.BDevelopment Management Local Plans Policies 2013 Policy DM1London Plan 2021 Policy D3.D(1)London Plan 2021 Policy D3.D(11)Supplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guide 2010
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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