Land to the Rear of 166 and 168 Whitchurch Lane, Edgeware, London , HA8 6QL

Planning appeal 3297295 at Land to the Rear of 166 and 168 Whitchurch Lane, Edgeware, London , HA8 6QL (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 3 November 2022 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal accords with the Council's locational strategy for residential development, in particular in relation to the use of garden land to facilitate the proposal.

erection of a two storey dwelling with car parking, garden, cycle and bin storage

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Robinson N
Postcode: HA8 6QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal accords with the Council's locational strategy for residential development, in particular in relation to the use of garden land to facilitate the proposal
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Nos 162, 164 and 168 Whitchurch Lane with particular regard to privacy, outlook and light
Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for the future occupiers with particular regard to light levels and outlook

What decided it

The proposal's location on garden land contrary to the Council's locational strategy, combined with harm to the character and appearance of the area through its modern design and siting pattern, outweighed the benefits of providing additional housing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS1LP Policy D3HDMP Policy DM1LP Policies D3 and D6

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