Planning appeal decision
27 Dollis Hill Lane, London, NW2 6JH
Planning appeal 3318737 at 27 Dollis Hill Lane, London, NW2 6JH (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 28 September 2023 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.
conversion of single dwelling house into 2x3-bed residential flats with associated amenity space, cycle parking and refuse & recycle storage. Two storey part single storey side extension. Single storey rear extension. Demolish rear out-building
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- NW2 6JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to outlook and daylight
- whether the proposal makes adequate provision for off-street parking
What decided it
The proposal fails on three independent grounds: harmful design contrary to local and national policy, inadequate living conditions for future occupiers due to poor daylight and outlook, and unacceptable highway safety impacts from increased parking demand on a heavily parked street.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BD1Policy DMP1Policy BT2Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 134Paragraph 130Paragraph 111
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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