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Allowed24 July 20233312932

23 Bell Close, Pinner, HA5 2AQ

Planning appeal 3312932 at 23 Bell Close, Pinner, HA5 2AQ (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 24 July 2023 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed alterations to the front elevation on the character and appearance of the area.

conversion of dwellinghouse into two flats; conversion of garage into habitable room with alterations to front elevation; single storey rear in -fill extension; two storey part rear extension

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Storey P
Postcode
HA5 2AQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed alterations to the front elevation on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the vertical stacking of room types, floor to ceiling heights, and privacy and security to the front ground floor windows

What decided it

The proposed alterations would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, in accordance with the development plan policies and national guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3.D(1)Policy D3.D(11)Policy D3.D(7)Policy D6Policy D12Policy CS1.BPolicy CS1Policy DM1Policy DM23Policy DM26

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