®Planning appeal decision
16 Parkthorne Close, Harrow, HA2 7BX
Planning appeal 3315137 at 16 Parkthorne Close, Harrow, HA2 7BX (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 3 October 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
the change of use from residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to mixed use of dwelling (Use Class C3) and daycare nursery (Use Class E(f))
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- HA2 7BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- highway safety
- the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant adverse effects on neighbouring living conditions through noise and disturbance, combined with highway safety impacts and character harm, outweighed the limited community and employment benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3(7)Policy D3(11)Policy T4Policy DM1Policy DM42Policy DM46Policy CS1.B
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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