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Dismissed23 February 20233304409

98 Vernon Drive, Harrow, Stanmore, HA7 2BL

Planning appeal 3304409 at 98 Vernon Drive, Harrow, Stanmore, HA7 2BL (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 23 February 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the proposed extension and conversion of garage to form self-contained dwelling

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Wellstead J
Postcode
HA7 2BL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect the development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular reference to privacy, amenity space, bin storage and cycle storage
  • The effect on the living conditions of occupiers of the host property, with particular reference to privacy

What decided it

The failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to inadequate privacy from windows facing directly onto open space, combined with harm to the character and appearance of the area, outweighed the modest housing and economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3(11) of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS1.B of the Harrow Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM1 of the Development Management PoliciesPolicy D3(7) of The London Plan (2021)Policy D6 of The London Plan (2021)Policy DM26 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Plan 2013Policy DM27 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Plan 2013

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