Planning appeal decision
16 Copland Avenue, Wembley, HA0 2EN
Planning appeal 3321382 at 16 Copland Avenue, Wembley, HA0 2EN (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 24 January 2025 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of Nos 24 and 26 Crawford Avenue with particular regard to outlook.
without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding to the rear of the premises. ("the unauthorised development")
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- HA0 2EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of Nos 24 and 26 Crawford Avenue with particular regard to outlook
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The excessive height of the outbuilding and prominent front canopy, which far exceeded the approved 2.5m height requirement and created a dominant form harmful to the outlook of neighbouring occupiers, outweighed any neutral impact on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP 1
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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