Planning appeal decision
159 College Road, London, NW10 5HB
Planning appeal 3291057 at 159 College Road, London, NW10 5HB (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 30 August 2022 by Inspector Wilkinson H, 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, with particular regard to the cladding of the dormer window in timber.
minor amendments to a previously approved planning permission. The first proposed change is to add a further small window to the side (North) elevation to allow more light to penetrate into the interior space. The second change is in regard to the approved dormer design. It proposes to change the finish from matching roof tile for timber screen cladding and adding a slight angle to the facade
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilkinson H
- Postcode
- NW10 5HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the cladding of the dormer window in timber
What decided it
The proposed timber cladding on the dormer would appear as an incongruous and visually intrusive addition that fails to respect the character and appearance of the surrounding area, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMP1BD1
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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