Planning appeal decision
51 Oakington Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8HX
Planning appeal 3304848 at 51 Oakington Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8HX (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 12 May 2023 by Inspector Rawle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
fenestration changes to elevations to include render and new glazed openings to side elevation. Replacement of existing boundary hedge with new modular concrete fencing
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rawle S
- Postcode
- HA9 8HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed render and concrete fencing would harm the character and appearance of the area by disrupting the uniform appearance of the terrace and replacing the soft green boundary with an incongruous hard structure, contrary to Policy DMP1 and design guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BGI 1Policy 7.4Policy 7.5Design Guide SPD 1Residential Extensions & Alterations SPD 2
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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