Planning appeal decision
32 Francis Road, Harrow, HA1 2QX
Planning appeal 3311099 at 32 Francis Road, Harrow, HA1 2QX (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 4 July 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 proposed first floor flat with particular regard to access to private outdoor space.
the erection of a single storey front extension and conversion of property into 2 x self-contained flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rawle S
- Postcode
- HA1 2QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed first floor flat with particular regard to access to private outdoor space
What decided it
The proposal would provide no private outdoor space for the first floor flat, thereby failing to meet the minimum standards required by Policy D6 of the London Plan and causing unacceptable harm to the living conditions of future occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of the London PlanPolicy DM27 of the Harrow Council Development Management Policies July 2013
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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