Planning appeal decision
19 , Chestnut Avenue, Edgware , Harrow, HA8 7RA
Planning appeal 3301178 at 19 , Chestnut Avenue, Edgware , Harrow, HA8 7RA (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 19 August 2022 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Canons Park Estate Conservation Area.
a single storey side to rear extension with a new front porch, raising of the parapet wall of the existing side extension, replacement of all windows and doors and garage canopy, and raising of the main pitched roof with new tiles
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA8 7RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Canons Park Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the Canons Park Estate Conservation Area caused by the eclectic and incoherent design of the proposed alterations, particularly the steeply pitched roof and porch which conflict with the building's modernist style, is not outweighed by the modest public benefits of additional living accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS1.D of the Harrow Core Strategy 2012Policy DM7 of the Harrow Development Management Policies 2013Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS1.B of the Harrow Core Strategy 2012Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies 2013
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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