Planning appeal decision
32 and 34 Sonia Gardens, London, NW10 1AH
Planning appeal 3290099 at 32 and 34 Sonia Gardens, London, NW10 1AH (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 21 September 2022 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of 34 Sonia Gardens and the surrounding area.
a joint application for 32 and 34 Sonia Gardens. 32 Sonia Gardens: part single and part two storey rear extension. 34 Sonia Gardens, first floor rear extension and proposed front porch
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- NW10 1AH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of 34 Sonia Gardens and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed first floor full width rear extension to 34 Sonia Gardens would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area through its bulk, scale and visual prominence.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1
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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