Planning appeal decision
48 Harrow View, Harrow, HA1 1RQ
Planning appeal 3300851 at 48 Harrow View, Harrow, HA1 1RQ (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 1 December 2022 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is an appropriate location for the proposed development with regard to the local development strategy.
the erection of a block of 3no. 1-bedroom apartments with associated garden amenity space, bins storage, and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- HA1 1RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the site is an appropriate location for the proposed development with regard to the local development strategy
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of 46 Harrow View and 2b Balfour Road, with particular reference to outlook
- whether future occupiers would be likely to experience acceptable living conditions in terms of outdoor amenity space, privacy, daylight and outlook
What decided it
The proposed development fails to accord with the local development strategy as it constitutes inappropriate garden land development, and causes unacceptable harm to character, appearance, and living conditions of both neighbouring and future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy H2Policy D3Policy DM1Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 5Paragraph 12
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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