Planning appeal decision
53 Suffolk Road, Harrow, HA2 7QF
Planning appeal 3295845 at 53 Suffolk Road, Harrow, HA2 7QF (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 28 June 2022 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
a single storey front extension incorporating a porch; a single and two storey side to rear extension; a single storey rear extension; alterations and extension to the roof; a rear dormer; rooflights in the front and both side roofslopes; external steps at the rear; an extension of the hardsurfacing at the front; and external alterations (demolition of attached garage)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA2 7QF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The proposed side extension would abut the boundary leaving only a narrow gap, causing the houses to appear semi-detached and significantly harming the streetscene's prevailing character and form.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 Parts D1) and D11) of The London Plan 2021Policy CS1 Part B of the Harrow Core Strategy 2012Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies 2013
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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