Planning appeal decision
104-106 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RB
Planning appeal 3306379 at 104-106 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RB (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 20 March 2023 by Inspector Morrison J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
Glass enclosure to forecourt seating area
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Morrison J
- Postcode
- HA9 8RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- highway safety with specific regard to the free flow of pedestrians
What decided it
The proposed development would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area by interrupting the uniformity of the terrace and protruding from its characterful flush frontage, contrary to the development plan, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to indicate a decision other than in accordance with the plan.
The harm to character and appearance outweighed the limited economic benefits to the restaurant and the absence of harm on highway safety and living conditions of neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy BE7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 9
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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