®Planning appeal decision
5 Wickliffe Gardens, Wembley, HA9 9LG
Planning appeal 3294405 at 5 Wickliffe Gardens, Wembley, HA9 9LG (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 18 July 2023 by Inspector Brownless E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Barn Hill Conservation Area.
without planning permission, the external alterations to the front of the premises, comprising the conversion of the garage to habitable room; the installation of uPVC windows and main front door; the removal of chimneys; the installation of a hard surface; the alterations to the soft landscaping area; the erection of a front boundary wall; widening of dropped kerb; installation of a front canopy; and installation of white render to the front elevation (Barn Hill Conservation Area)
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Brownless E
- Postcode
- HA9 9LG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Barn Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The cumulative effect of the unauthorised external alterations, particularly the poor design of replacement windows, loss of chimneys, extensive hardstanding, and render application, resulted in less than substantial harm to the conservation area that could not be justified by any public benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BHC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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