Planning appeal decision
1 Leabank Close, Harrow, HA1 3QA
Planning appeal 3300232 at 1 Leabank Close, Harrow, HA1 3QA (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 21 September 2022 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the Sudbury Hill Conservation Area.
alterations to existing roof with rooflights, dormer windows to the front and rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- HA1 3QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the Sudbury Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The visual acceptability of the alterations, particularly their modest proportions and sympathetic alignment with the existing building and conservation area character, combined with the recessed position of the property limiting visibility of the changes from the public domain.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy HC1Policy CS1.BPolicy DM1Policy DM7
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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