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Dismissed4 July 20233301845

34 Clitheroe Avenue, Harrow, HA2 9UX

Planning appeal 3301845 at 34 Clitheroe Avenue, Harrow, HA2 9UX (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 4 July 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 existing building and the surrounding area.

Conversion of existing dwelling into two flats (2 x 1 bed) and; associated external alterations including the creation of a terrace at first floor level

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Worley E
Postcode
HA2 9UX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties having regard to overlooking of rear gardens
  • whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers having regard to noise

What decided it

The proposed rear dormer's excessive scale and dominance on the roof slope, combined with the terrace's overlooking impact on neighbouring gardens and the absence of acoustic insulation measures between the flats, collectively rendered the proposal unacceptable.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS1.B of The Harrow Core Strategy 2012Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan 2013Policy D6.A of the London PlanPolicy DM1.D(g) of the Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan 2013
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 130

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