Planning appeal decision
Flat 3, The Hawthorn , 2A Exeter Road, London, NW2 4SN
Planning appeal 3289166 at Flat 3, The Hawthorn , 2A Exeter Road, London, NW2 4SN (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 31 January 2023 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Mapesbury Conservation Area.
installation of a rear balcony and replacement of the existing dormer window with sliding door to second floor flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- NW2 4SN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Mapesbury Conservation Area
- the effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with respect to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Mapesbury Conservation Area with no public benefits to outweigh this harm, and would exacerbate overlooking of neighbouring gardens, materially harming privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMP1BD1BHC1
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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