Planning appeal decision
201-205, High Road, Harrow, HA3 5EE
Planning appeal 3323530 at 201-205, High Road, Harrow, HA3 5EE (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 2 May 2024 by Inspector Seymour J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the design of the proposed development and its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
Demolition of the existing mixed-use buildings and the erection of a new building to provide 1 commercial unit and 7 residential apartments
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Seymour J
- Postcode
- HA3 5EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the design of the proposed development and its effect on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to outlook and privacy
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to noise, odours and the provision of private amenity space
- provision of cycle parking
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable overbearing, loss of outlook and privacy loss for both neighbouring residents and future occupants, conflicting with design and amenity policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy DM42Core Policy CS1.BPolicy D3Policy D3.D(7)Policy D6Policy T5
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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