Planning appeal decision
24 Cavendish Drive, Edgware, HA8 7NS
Planning appeal 3303468 at 24 Cavendish Drive, Edgware, HA8 7NS (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 7 December 2022 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon character and appearance of the area including upon the Canons Park Conservation Area.
Single and two storey side extension; single and two storey rear extension; first floor front extension; alterations and extension to raise roof height to create habitable roofspace; external alterations (demolition of detached garage)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- HA8 7NS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon character and appearance of the area including upon the Canons Park Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal upon flood risk
- The living conditions of occupants using the proposed loft room
What decided it
The proposals fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Canons Park Conservation Area and the defining characteristics of Cavendish Drive through their scale, design, and removal of distinctive architectural elements, contrary to local plan and national policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy DM7Policy DM9Policy DM10Core Policy CS1.BCore Policy CS1.DCore Policy CS1.UPolicy SI 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.
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