Planning appeal decision
40 Meadow Garth, London, NW10 0SJ
Planning appeal 3307786 at 40 Meadow Garth, London, NW10 0SJ (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 27 July 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of future occupiers with regards to outlook, ventilation and light.
Conversion of single dwellinghouse to two self-contained flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- NW10 0SJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of future occupiers with regards to outlook, ventilation and light
- The housing mix of the area
What decided it
The significant adverse effect on living conditions of future occupiers regarding outlook, light and ventilation, combined with failure to meet all limbs of Policy BH11 for conversion of family-sized housing, resulted in the proposal conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BH11
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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