Planning appeal decision
2 Avenue Road, London, NW10 4UQ
Planning appeal 3319324 at 2 Avenue Road, London, NW10 4UQ (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 January 2025 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the standard of accommodation.
without planning permission, the material change of use of the former garage to a separate dwelling; the removal of the garage door and in its place, the installation of a brick wall with a uPVC window and door in the front façade
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thompson F
- Postcode
- NW10 4UQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the standard of accommodation
- whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Harlesden Conservation Area
What decided it
The dwelling's gross internal floor area of approximately 15sqm, significantly below the 37sqm minimum required by Policy D6 for a one-bedroom dwelling, creates unacceptable living conditions that cannot be outweighed by the modest housing contribution or accessible location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of The London Plan 2021Policy DMP1 of the Local Plan
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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