Planning appeal decision
1 Earls Crescent, Harrow, HA1 1XL
Planning appeal 3295600 at 1 Earls Crescent, Harrow, HA1 1XL (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 14 December 2022 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
retention of existing dwelling house and construction of new single storey dwelling within rear garden. Subdivision of garden and two new cycle storage sheds. Demolition of existing garden shed. Alterations to fencing and to parking area to ensure provision for off road parking for three vehicles
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Williams K
- Postcode
- HA1 1XL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area through the erosion of spatial quality and the incongruous design of the proposed dwelling outweighed the minimal benefits of housing contribution.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1.APolicy CS1.BThe London Plan 2021 Policy D3.D(1)Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan 2013 Policy DM1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 119Paragraph 120
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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