®Planning appeal decision
87 West Street, Harrow, HA1 3EL
Planning appeal 3301356 at 87 West Street, Harrow, HA1 3EL (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 9 August 2023 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area, including whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Harrow on the Hill Conservation Area and whether the development would preserve the setting of the Old Pye House and Former St Mary's Mission Hall as Grade II listed buildings.
Development of an additional residential unit within the existing roof space and associated bin and bike storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Worley E
- Postcode
- HA1 3EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area, including whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Harrow on the Hill Conservation Area and whether the development would preserve the setting of the Old Pye House and Former St Mary's Mission Hall as Grade II listed buildings
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, having regard to outlook (Appeal B only)
What decided it
The visually subordinate nature and careful siting of the proposed alterations within the existing roof structure meant they would not harm the character and appearance of the conservation area or the setting of the listed buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3(D(1) and D(11))Policy HC1Policy CS1 (B)Policy DM1Policy DM7Policy D3.D(7)Policy D6Policy CS1Policy DM27Policy D12A
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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