®Planning appeal decision
3 Oak Gardens, Edgware, HA8 5LF
Planning appeal 3325644 at 3 Oak Gardens, Edgware, HA8 5LF (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 16 April 2024 by Inspector Livingstone C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 3 Oak Gardens and future occupants of the proposed studio in terms of privacy and fire safety.
rear extension (prior approval) and side extension which will extend 4.5m beyond the existing rear wall together with internal alterations to create a single residential unit
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Livingstone C
- Postcode
- HA8 5LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 3 Oak Gardens and future occupants of the proposed studio in terms of privacy and fire safety
- whether the proposed development would deliver the required level of urban greening and a biodiversity net gain
What decided it
The harmful effect on living conditions through mutual overlooking and the absence of evidence demonstrating compliance with fire safety standards and environmental requirements rendered the proposal contrary to development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D12 of the London Plan 2021Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan 2019-2041Policy BGI1 of the Brent Local Plan 2019-2041Policy G6 of the London Plan 2021Policy BH4 of the Brent Local Plan 2019-2041Policy G5 of the London Plan 2021
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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