Planning appeal decision
1a Chestnut Avue, Brent, Wembley, HA0 2LU
Planning appeal 3327005 at 1a Chestnut Avue, Brent, Wembley, HA0 2LU (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 20 May 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the demolition of the existing garage. Hip to gable roof extension, dormer extension, part two, part single storey rear extension, part two, part single storey side extension of a 1930s detached property to create two semi-detached properties. New vehicular crossover. Associated bike and bin stores
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- HA0 2LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The similar scale, massing and design of a recently approved scheme on an adjacent site, treated as a material fallback position, combined with the presence of comparable extensions elsewhere on Chestnut Avenue, demonstrated that the proposed development would not appear incongruous within the street scene and would comply with design policies requiring high quality development that complements the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BD1Policy DMP1Policy BT2Policy BH4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54
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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