30 Station Parade, LONDON, NW2 4NX

additional storey at roof level forming a self-contained maisonette together with partial change of use from offices to residential

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Teasdale N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Cassandra Court with particular reference to the amenity areas, in relation to outlook and daylight/sunlight

What decided it

The proposed development would unacceptably harm both the character and appearance of the host property and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing impact and loss of daylight/sunlight, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh the identified harm.

Plan policies cited: Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan, Principle 5.1 of the Brent Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document

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