®Planning appeal decision
25 Lechmere Road, London, NW2 5DA
Planning appeal 3314227 at 25 Lechmere Road, London, NW2 5DA (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 January 2025 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed flats would provide acceptable living conditions for occupiers, with particular regard to the size of the ground floor flat and ceiling heights of the first floor flat.
Demolition of ground floor rear/side extension and erection of ground floor rear and side extension, rear roof dormer and roof terrace, and front roof lights, in association with conversion of the property to two self-contained flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thompson F
- Postcode
- NW2 5DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed flats would provide acceptable living conditions for occupiers, with particular regard to the size of the ground floor flat and ceiling heights of the first floor flat
- The effect of the proposed roof terrace on the character and appearance of the property and area generally
What decided it
The proposed first floor flat would fail to provide acceptable living conditions by not achieving the required minimum ceiling height standard of 2.5m for at least 75% of the gross internal area, contrary to Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021.
The very modest contribution to housing supply would not outweigh the identified harm in respect of the standard of accommodation, and the conflict with the development plan means the development does not represent sustainable development
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of The London Plan 2021Policy DMP1 of the Local PlanPolicy BH11 of the Local Plan
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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