Planning appeal decision
23 Vernon Drive, Stanmore, HA7 2BP
Planning appeal 3298244 at 23 Vernon Drive, Stanmore, HA7 2BP (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 25 June 2022 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed side and rear extension on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the neighbouring properties in the locality along Vernon Drive.
the construction of a first-floor side and rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- HA7 2BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed side and rear extension on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the neighbouring properties in the locality along Vernon Drive
What decided it
The incongruous juxtaposition between the proposed hipped roof and the recent hip-to-gable conversion, combined with the increase in scale and massing when taken with earlier extensions, would be harmful to the character and appearance of the appeal property and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy 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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