10 Heather Park Parade, Heather Park Drive, Wembley, HA0 1SL

Planning appeal 3313888 at 10 Heather Park Parade, Heather Park Drive, Wembley, HA0 1SL (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 6 September 2023 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.

demolition of existing outbuildings on the land at 9-10 Heather Park Parade for the erection of a two storey building containing business units at ground floor, first floor and mezzanine units (Use Class E(g))

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Other minor developments
Inspector: Evans L
Postcode: HA0 1SL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
Whether the proposal would affect the living conditions of neighbouring residents
Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory access and servicing provision
Whether the proposal would be satisfactory for incoming users
Whether the proposal would satisfactorily address Fire Strategy issues

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours through overlooking, and inadequate servicing arrangements could not be justified by the acceptable fire strategy and internal accommodation provisions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy T7Policy BT3Policy E2Policy D5Policy 12 APolicy 12 B
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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