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Dismissed29 September 20233310098

21-23 Alverstone Road, Wembley, HA9 9SD

Planning appeal 3310098 at 21-23 Alverstone Road, Wembley, HA9 9SD (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 29 September 2023 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and host properties.

the “demolition of garages and erection of two storey side extensions and porches with hipped roofs, two storey rear extens ions, increasing the pitch angle, hip to gables and crown roofs to main roof and loft conversions with 2 rear dormer windows and 6 front rooflights to dwellinghouses, new vehicle access to 23 and associated landscaping

Authority
London Borough of Brent
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Pearce S
Postcode
HA9 9SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and host properties

What decided it

The proposed development would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and host properties through its dominant, incongruous and visually prominent design, contrary to Policies DMP1 and BD1 of the Brent Local Plan and NPPF design principles.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMP1Policy BD1

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