Planning appeal decision
59 Graham Road, Harrow, HA3 5RP
Planning appeal 3306785 at 59 Graham Road, Harrow, HA3 5RP (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 8 August 2023 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the host property.
Loft conversion with two storey side extension to form access
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- HA3 5RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the host property
What decided it
The proposal's overly large design, comprising a dominant dormer extension and a three-storey side extension, would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, conflicting with Policies D4, CS1.B and DM1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of The London Plan 2021Policy CS1.B of Harrow's Core Strategy 2012Policy DM1 of Harrow's Development Management Policies Local Plan 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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