Planning appeal decision
34-38 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4HZ
Planning appeal 3305179 at 34-38 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4HZ (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 24 March 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to specific user groups, suitability of accommodation, and internal space.
Change of use of existing building to supported housing (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wellstead J
- Postcode
- HA1 4HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to specific user groups, suitability of accommodation, and internal space
What decided it
The proposal failed to provide sufficient evidence that it had been designed to meet the specific needs of the identified user group or provide suitable accommodation standards with choice for diverse future occupiers, contrary to Policy H12.A of The London Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H12.A of The London Plan (March 2021)Policy DM1.D(g) of the Harrow Council Development Management Policies (2013)
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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