Planning appeal decision
93 Headstone Road, Harrow, HA1 1PG
Planning appeal 3316618 at 93 Headstone Road, Harrow, HA1 1PG (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 26 October 2023 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to internal and external communal living space, privacy and outlook.
for change of use from C4 small House in Multiple Occupation for up to 6 people to large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) for up to 7 people
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- HA1 1PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to internal and external communal living space, privacy and outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the privacy and outlook of Bedroom 3 occupants from the proposed shared communal garden use, which could not be adequately mitigated by the submitted plans.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM1DM27DM30D3D6H9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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