Planning appeal decision
75 Chaplin Road, Wembley, London, HA0 4UD
Planning appeal 3301837 at 75 Chaplin Road, Wembley, London, HA0 4UD (London Borough of Brent) was decided (quashed on legal grounds) on 8 September 2023 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
that without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding in approx. location as shown hatch in black in Plan A attached to the notice
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Howell M
- Postcode
- HA0 4UD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupants of 71 Chaplin Road, with regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The outbuilding's modest scale, subservient height, typical design for the locality, and retention of a gap to the neighbour's boundary mean it does not adversely affect character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BD1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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