Planning appeal decision
136 Cairnfield Avenue, London, NW2 7PJ
Planning appeal 3298103 at 136 Cairnfield Avenue, London, NW2 7PJ (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of Cairnfield Avenue with particular regard to loss of privacy.
Erection of railings on the roof of the rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffin E
- Postcode
- NW2 7PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of Cairnfield Avenue with particular regard to loss of privacy
What decided it
The railings enable safe access to the roof, which by its elevated position creates significant loss of privacy for neighbouring occupiers, and this harm cannot be adequately mitigated by conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan 2022Supplementary Planning Document No 2 (SPD2) 'Residential Extensions and Alterations' 2018
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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