Planning appeal decision
76 Teignmouth Road, London, NW2 4DX
Planning appeal 3298424 at 76 Teignmouth Road, London, NW2 4DX (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 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 Mapesbury Conservation Area.
without planning permission, the installation of hardstanding to the front of the premises, the installation of metal gates, and the erection of brick boundary walls and railings to the front and side of the premises
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffin E
- Postcode
- NW2 4DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Mapesbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The development causes less than substantial but considerable harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, which outweighs any public benefits, and no alternative scheme has been approved.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BHC1Policy HC1Policy BD1Policy BT2Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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