Planning appeal decision
16 Langton Road, Harrow, HA3 6QN
Planning appeal 3316249 at 16 Langton Road, Harrow, HA3 6QN (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 4 April 2023 by Inspector Couper C, 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 property and the area.
a wrap-around single storey extension which consists of a side extension and a 6 metre rear extension, including the removal of the existing rear extension and a side canopy roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA3 6QN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the outlook from, and availability of natural light to, 14 Langton Road and 18 Langton Road
What decided it
The proposed extension, despite its 6 metre depth, would be clearly subordinate in scale and form to the host property and would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3.D(1)Policy D3.D(11)Policy D3.D(7)Policy CS1.BPolicy DM1
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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