76 Birchmead Avenue, Harrow, PINNER, HA5 2BH

the conversion of single storey outbuilding to a residential unit (revised scheme)

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Lo S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers
whether the proposed development would be inappropriate development, with regard to the use of garden land

What decided it

The proposed development would constitute inappropriate garden land development that would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and no material considerations outweigh this conflict with the development plan.

Framework references: 69, 12

Plan policies cited: Policy D3.D(1), Policy D3.D(11), Policy D3.D(7), Core Policy CS1.B, Core Policy CS1.A, Policy DM1, Policy DM22, Policy DM23

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