Planning appeal decision
Garages Rear of 24 St. Pauls Avenue, Harrow, HA3 9PS
Planning appeal 3311455 at Garages Rear of 24 St. Pauls Avenue, Harrow, HA3 9PS (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Townend K, 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.
the demolition of 6 No. existing garages and the construction of 2 No. semi-detached dwellinghouses. The proposed dwellings are both two-storey family units with accommodation in the roof space, associated off street parking and private amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- HA3 9PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The presence of other pitched roofs in the immediate area, combined with the proposed houses' height and design being consistent with adjacent properties, means the development would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy DM9Policy D3Policy D12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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