Planning appeal decision
147 Eastcote Lane, Harrow, HA2 8RR
Planning appeal 3307397 at 147 Eastcote Lane, Harrow, HA2 8RR (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 31 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.
the erection of a semi-detached house to No 147 Eastcote Lane and alterations to existing dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rawle S
- Postcode
- HA2 8RR
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 development would harmfully erode the sense of spaciousness at the prominent corner location through the siting and scale of the semi-detached house, conflicting with policies requiring development to be sympathetic to local character and maintain open character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy CS1.B of the Harrow Core StrategyPolicy DM1 of the Harrow Council Development Management PoliciesPolicy DM23 of the Harrow Council Development Management PoliciesPolicy H1 of the London PlanPolicy H2 of the London Plan
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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