®Planning appeal decision
50 Kings Road, London, NW10 2BN
Planning appeal 3317425 at 50 Kings Road, London, NW10 2BN (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 6 February 2024 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 149, 151 and 153 Harlesden Road, with particular regard to privacy and noise.
the “erection of a single storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and 3 x front facing rooflights to facilitate conversion of dwelling into 3 self-contained flats; replacement of door to rear with window, provision of cycle and waste storage and associated hard and soft landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce S
- Postcode
- NW10 2BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 149, 151 and 153 Harlesden Road, with particular regard to privacy and noise
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the development would achieve the highest standards of fire safety
What decided it
The material loss of privacy for neighbouring occupiers due to overlooking from upper floor windows, combined with failure to demonstrate compliance with fire safety standards, outweighed other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy D12(A)
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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