Planning appeal decision
87 Paxford Road, Wembley, HA0 3RJ
Planning appeal 3319633 at 87 Paxford Road, Wembley, HA0 3RJ (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 12 July 2023 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, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
hardstanding, removal of sections of front wall and soft landscaping to centre of lawn and proposed new soft landscaping and changes to front wall to dwelling-house
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- HA0 3RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
- Whether suitable measures for surface water run-off can be provided
What decided it
The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area by reintroducing an appropriate boundary treatment and maintaining reasonable soft landscaping in a context where significant variation in front garden treatments now forms part of the area's significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy DMP12Policy BD1Policy BHC2Policy BT2
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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