Planning appeal decision
56 Kingsmere Park, London, NW9 8PL
Planning appeal 3299999 at 56 Kingsmere Park, London, NW9 8PL (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 19 August 2022 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the residential amenity of 54 Kingsmere Park with regard to loss of light, outlook and overbearing effect.
demolition of existing storage and utility and erection of part single storey and part two storey side to rear extension, hip to gable end roof extension with rear dormer window, one rear rooflight and replacement of front door to dwellinghouse
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- NW9 8PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the residential amenity of 54 Kingsmere Park with regard to loss of light, outlook and overbearing effect
What decided it
The ground floor rear extension at 4m depth along the boundary with the unextended neighbouring property would result in unacceptable loss of outlook and overbearing impact upon the residential amenity of no. 54, contrary to SPD2 guidance and local plan policies requiring high quality design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP Policy DMP1LP Policy BD1
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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