Planning appeal decision
17 Methuen Close, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 6HA
Planning appeal 3326995 at 17 Methuen Close, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 6HA (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the local area and on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to outlook.
Provision of garden container sat atop raised brick foundation (retrospective)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- HA8 6HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the local area and on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The container's visually disruptive and uncharacteristic appearance within its residential garden setting, visible from neighbouring properties, causes significant harm to character and appearance and neighbouring outlook that cannot be outweighed by its functional benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of The London PlanCore Policy CS1.B of the Harrow Core StrategyPolicy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Document
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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