®Planning appeal decision
9 Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9EA
Planning appeal 3290359 at 9 Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9EA (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 27 September 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area.
the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new 4 storey building with a basement to provide 7 self-contained flats with associated car and cycle parking space, bin stores and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- HA9 9EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 Forty Lane with regard to outlook
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with regard to outlook for the occupiers of the ground floor units and the provision of external amenity space
- Whether the proposal would provide appropriate vehicle parking and the effect on highway safety
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of existing and future occupiers, and highway safety, none of which were outweighed by the provision of additional homes.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BLP Policy BD1BLP Policy DMP1BLP Policy BD2BLP Policy BH13BLP Policy BT1BLP Policy BT2BLP Policy BT4LP Policy T6.1LP Policy T6LP Policy D6
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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