Planning appeal decision
24 Woodlands Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3PA
Planning appeal 3319712 at 24 Woodlands Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3PA (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 9 August 2023 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the local area.
installation of solar panels on the flat dormer roof at the rear of the house mounted on a mounting system that props the panel up at a 20- degree angle, facing south to allow optimal conversion of solar energy
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- HA7 3PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the local area
What decided it
The solar panels, being appropriately sited towards the rear of the dwelling with limited street visibility and appearing as lightweight structures, would not detract from the character and appearance of the property or local area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3.D(1)Policy D3.D(11)Policy CS1.BPolicy DM1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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