®Planning appeal decision
51 Dennis Lane, Stanmore, HA7 4JU
Planning appeal 3307375 at 51 Dennis Lane, Stanmore, HA7 4JU (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 22 August 2023 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would comprise inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and the development plan, including its effect on openness.
demolition of the existing detached dwelling, garage and three outbuildings and the erection of a replacement dwelling: consisting of a detached part two storey house with single storey side wings, integral double garage, rear single storey canopy and associated site works
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- HA7 4JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would comprise inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and the development plan, including its effect on openness
- If it would comprise inappropriate development in the Green Belt, whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations that would amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal
What decided it
The proposed development would result in a materially larger building than currently exists with a 35.9% volume increase, reducing the spatial and visual openness of the Green Belt, and the other considerations advanced did not clearly outweigh this substantial harm to justify very special circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy G2 of The London Plan – March 2021Policy CS1.F of the Harrow Core Strategy – February 2012Policy DM16 of the Harrow Council Development Management Policies – July 2013
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149
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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