Planning appeal decision
14 Court Parade, East Lane, Wembley, HA0 3HU
Planning appeal 3297137 at 14 Court Parade, East Lane, Wembley, HA0 3HU (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 6 January 2023 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Sudbury Court Conservation Area.
without planning permission, the erection of a canopy extension/covered area backing on to the rear extension (“the unauthorised development”)
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffin E
- Postcode
- HA0 3HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Sudbury Court Conservation Area
What decided it
The poor quality design and use of inappropriate materials in a prominent location within the Conservation Area caused less than substantial but considerable harm to its character and appearance, which was not outweighed by the limited public benefits advanced.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BHC1Policy DMP1Policy BD1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 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.
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