46 Girton Avenue, London, NW9 9SU

Planning appeal 3307923 at 46 Girton Avenue, London, NW9 9SU (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 11 July 2023 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would meet the requirements of Policy BH11 (c) of the Brent Local Plan 2022-2041 which seeks to protect family sized dwellings where they are located in areas with poor levels of public transport accessibility.

erection of a single storey rear extension, first floor side to rear extension and the conversion of the property into two flats (1 x 3 bed 5 person, and 1 x 2 bed 3 person) including private amenities, cycle storage, refuse storage and parking

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Robbie K
Postcode: NW9 9SU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would meet the requirements of Policy BH11 (c) of the Brent Local Plan 2022-2041 which seeks to protect family sized dwellings where they are located in areas with poor levels of public transport accessibility

What decided it

Although the proposal conflicts with Policy BH11(c), the site's proximity to local services and transport, adequate parking and cycle provision, and compliance with other relevant policies mean no material harm would arise, justifying a departure from the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BH11Policy DMP1Policy BH4London Plan Policy T5

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