Planning appeal decision
2 Temple Mead Close, Stanmore, HA7 3RG
Planning appeal 3297509 at 2 Temple Mead Close, Stanmore, HA7 3RG (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 12 August 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 rear dormer roof extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA7 3RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
- the living conditions at 36 Gordon Avenue, with particular regard to privacy and overlooking
What decided it
The dormer's siting, scale and proportions would give the dwelling an awkward, top-heavy appearance that would dominate the host property and conflict with requirements for good design that respects local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D3Harrow Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS1.BHarrow Development Management Policies 2013 Policy DM1
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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