Planning appeal decision
53 Wood End Avenue, Harrow, HA2 8NU
Planning appeal 3308413 at 53 Wood End Avenue, Harrow, HA2 8NU (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 11 May 2023 by Inspector Rawle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the first floor flat with particular reference to the provision of private outdoor open space.
a single storey side to rear extensions, front extension incorporating front porch and alterations to the boundary wall along with conversion into two flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rawle S
- Postcode
- HA2 8NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the first floor flat with particular reference to the provision of private outdoor open space
What decided it
The first floor flat would lack access to appropriate private outdoor open space, thereby harming the living conditions of future occupiers in breach of development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D6Harrow Core Strategy Policy CS1Harrow Development Management Policies Policy DM1Harrow Development Management Policies Policy DM26
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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