Planning appeal decision
5 Woodhall Gate, Pinner, HA5 4TN
Planning appeal 3295061 at 5 Woodhall Gate, Pinner, HA5 4TN (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 1 July 2022 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pinnerwood Park Estate Conservation Area.
a single storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA5 4TN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pinnerwood Park Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The extension's carefully considered design, including staggered elevations, low parapet roof, and matching materials and detailing, would preserve the legibility of the original building form and not harm the conservation area's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1Policy DM7Policy D3Policy DM1Policy CS1 Part B
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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