Planning appeal decision
58c-60 Anson Road, London, NW2 6AD
Planning appeal 3318898 at 58c-60 Anson Road, London, NW2 6AD (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 proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at number 56 Anson Road, with regard to daylight, sunlight and outlook.
single storey side extension at 60 Anson Road. Conversion of Flat#3(2B-3P) into (2B-4P) larger flat. Provision of light well for existing Studio#2 and Flat#3. Changes to fenestration and addition of window. Single storey infill and rear extension at Flat-C, 58 Anson Road. Conversion of (2B-4P Flat) into (3B-5P Flat). A combined application for '60 Anson Road' and 'Flat-C 58 Anson Road
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- NW2 6AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at number 56 Anson Road, with regard to daylight, sunlight and outlook
- the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of existing flats within the appeal site, notably Flat C (58 Anson Road), Flat 2 (60 Anson Road) and Flat 3 (60 Anson Road), with regard to daylight, sunlight and outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension's height of 3.5m, exceeding the SPD guidance of 3m maximum for flat roof extensions on boundaries, combined with the lower level of the neighbouring garden, would create an unacceptable overbearing impact and loss of daylight and sunlight to the neighbouring property, and the inadequate daylight and outlook provided to existing flats within the appeal site through the proposed lightwells.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1
- 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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