®Planning appeal decision
25 Dors Close, London, NW9 7NU
Planning appeal 3313088 at 25 Dors Close, London, NW9 7NU (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 10 July 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development is a suitable location for housing having regard to the supply of larger family-sized accommodation and access to public transport.
the conversion of the property into 2x3 bedroom self- contained flats with 2 front driveway parking spaces, bins and cycle stores and external amenity
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- NW9 7NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development is a suitable location for housing having regard to the supply of larger family-sized accommodation and access to public transport
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The site's location in an area with poor public transport accessibility (PTAL rating 1b) conflicts with Policies BH4 and BH11 which direct housing development to areas with PTAL ratings of 3 or above, and no material considerations outweigh this conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BH11Policy BH4Policy BT4Policy DMP1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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