Planning appeal decision
27 Elms Road, London, HA3 6BB
Planning appeal 3315547 at 27 Elms Road, London, HA3 6BB (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 20 April 2023 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
single storey side garage extension; two storey front extension; first floor front extension with gable; first floor rear extension; alterations and extension to roof; rear dormer; rooflights in front, both side roofslopes and crown; external alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
- Postcode
- HA3 6BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would harm the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area by removing elements of symmetry and subordination and creating a top-heavy, dominant roof form contrary to design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Core policy CS1.B of the Harrow Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies (2013)Supplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guide (2010)
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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