Planning appeal decision
O'Farrells Traditional Family Butchers Ltd, 35 High Road, London, NW10 2TE
Planning appeal 3316336 at O'Farrells Traditional Family Butchers Ltd, 35 High Road, London, NW10 2TE (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 23 January 2024 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Willesden Green Conservation Area.
the retention and repositioning of existing air con units
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- NW10 2TE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Willesden Green Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with regards to noise
What decided it
The modest size and positioning of the air conditioning units below the building line, combined with the robust noise assessment demonstrating no perceptible impact on neighbouring residents, satisfied both main issues and allowed the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy HC1Policy DMP1Policy BHC1Policy D13Policy D14
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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