Planning appeal decision
179 Uxbridge Road, Harrow, HA3 6TP
Planning appeal 3315288 at 179 Uxbridge Road, Harrow, HA3 6TP (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 15 May 2023 by Inspector Shrimplin R, 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 building and its surroundings.
described in the application form as a “first floor side extension plus first floor rear extension plus loft conversion with rear dormer and minor internal and external alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- HA3 6TP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
- The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours (whether unacceptable harm would be caused by overbearing appearance or loss of sunlight or daylight)
What decided it
The proposed development would not cause undue harm to character and appearance or to neighbours' residential amenities, and the useful addition to residential accommodation in a sustainable location justified permission.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of The London PlanPolicy CS1 of the Harrow Core StrategyPolicy DM1 of the Development Management Policies
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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