Planning appeal decision
23 Eton Avenue, Wembley, HA0 3AZ
Planning appeal 3319399 at 23 Eton Avenue, Wembley, HA0 3AZ (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 18 January 2024 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a two storey building comprising of 4 self contained flats with associated amenity space and refuse and bicycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- HA0 3AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for the future occupiers of Flats 2 and 4 in terms of outlook
What decided it
The variation in design and scale within the existing streetscape, combined with the modest depth of the proposed extension and the acceptable standards of outlook provided to future occupiers through the open-plan layout and rooflight provision, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BD1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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