Planning appeal decision
178-178A Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4QD
Planning appeal 3313805 at 178-178A Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4QD (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 24 November 2023 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area.
a “loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights, new front entrance door access to first floor, position of new signage for first floor business and convert first floor and new loft area into Healthcare Use (Class E(e)) - Blood testing lap. Ground floor retained as retail (Jewellery shop)
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- change of use · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pearce S
- Postcode
- HA0 4QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer extension, with its staggered frontage and full-width design, would appear incongruous and dominate the roof of the property and terrace, thereby causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance that outweighs the economic benefits of the proposed business use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy BE7
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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