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Dismissed20 October 20233318226

53 Suffolk Road, Harrow, HA2 7QF

Planning appeal 3318226 at 53 Suffolk Road, Harrow, HA2 7QF (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 20 October 2023 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of existing dwelling and all associated hardstanding and structures and replacement with new dwelling and associated and ancillary development

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Major R
Postcode
HA2 7QF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The form, bulk, materials and detailing of the proposed dwelling would not be sensitive to the defining characteristics of the Metroland area and would appear harmfully out of place within the street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS1 of the Harrow Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies (2013)Harrow Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2010)

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