®Planning appeal decision
Ground Floor Flat, 49 Elm Road, Wembley, London, HA9 7JA
Planning appeal 3320916 at Ground Floor Flat, 49 Elm Road, Wembley, London, HA9 7JA (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 13 December 2023 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 47 Elm Road, with particular regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight.
ground floor, single storey, rear infill extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- HA9 7JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 47 Elm Road, with particular regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The proposed extension would introduce an overbearing expanse of wall creating a sense of enclosure and loss of outlook from the side and rear windows of the neighbouring property at 47 Elm Road, contrary to Policy DMP1 and the Brent SPD guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BH4Brent Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD
- 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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