Planning appeal decision
48 Canons Drive, Edgware, HA8 7QY
Planning appeal 3324014 at 48 Canons Drive, Edgware, HA8 7QY (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 14 March 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the fixing plates and related metal work to the security grilles are painted in a suitable colour, having particular regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and Canons Park Estate Conservation Area.
details pursuant to condition 1 (security grilles/brickwork) attached to planning permission P/1013/22 allowed on appeal reference APP/M5450/D/22/3305566 dated 11/01/2023 for Security grilles to ground floor front elevation windows (retrospective)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- HA8 7QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the fixing plates and related metal work to the security grilles are painted in a suitable colour, having particular regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and Canons Park Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The white painted grilles and fixings match the traditional colours found throughout the conservation area and are barely noticeable in the public realm due to the building's setback from the highway, therefore causing no harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1Policy D3Policy CS1 BPolicy CS1 DPolicy DM1Policy DM7
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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