Planning appeal decision
517 North Circular Road, London, NW2 7QG
Planning appeal 3304439 at 517 North Circular Road, London, NW2 7QG (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 9 February 2023 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the existing dwelling is suitable for conversion, in particular whether the proposal would result in the loss of a larger dwelling and whether the site is in an accessible location.
erection of a part single, part two storey side extension and conversion into 1 bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- NW2 7QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the existing dwelling is suitable for conversion, in particular whether the proposal would result in the loss of a larger dwelling and whether the site is in an accessible location
- The character and appearance of the appeal property
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to internal floor area
What decided it
The site's poor public transport accessibility (PTAL zone 2) made it unsuitable for conversion under Brent Local Plan policies BH4 and BH11, which require dwellings to be in areas with good public transport accessibility.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BH4BH11DMP1BD1D6
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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