®Planning appeal decision
37 , Central Avenue , Harrow , Middlesex, HA5 5BT
Planning appeal 3295905 at 37 , Central Avenue , Harrow , Middlesex, HA5 5BT (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 27 June 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.
a first floor front extension, a single storey side extension, and external alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA5 5BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The proposal would significantly reduce the symmetry of the semi-detached pair and result in the loss of the distinctive cat-slide roof, thereby failing to harmonise with the host building's style and the area's prevailing architectural character in conflict with development plan policies and the SPD.
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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