Planning appeal decision
161 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, HA8 6QS
Planning appeal 3312446 at 161 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, HA8 6QS (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 6 November 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by Article 3, Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO and the impact of the proposed development on the amenity of adjoining premises with regard to outlook and daylight/sunlight.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- HA8 6QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by Article 3, Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO and the impact of the proposed development on the amenity of adjoining premises with regard to outlook and daylight/sunlight
What decided it
The proposed extension's limited size and scale, combined with the partial setback from the boundary and existing screening, would not result in unacceptable harm to neighbouring amenity regarding outlook and daylight/sunlight, thereby meeting the GPDO requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM 1
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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