Planning appeal decision
1038 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NN
Planning appeal 3322551 at 1038 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NN (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 12 February 2024 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed dormer on the character and appearance of the host property and wider area.
extensions to first floor and roof space in connection with refurbishment and subdivision to create 2 x one bedroom flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- NW10 5NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed dormer on the character and appearance of the host property and wider area
- the effect of the proposed first-floor extension on the living conditions of the adjoining occupiers, with particular reference to outlook, sunlight and daylight
What decided it
The material harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the disproportionately large dormer, combined with the material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and daylight, outweighed the modest benefits of creating two new dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan 2019-2041Principle 3.4 of the Brent Design Guide SPD1 2018Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document SPD2 2018
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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