19 Christchurch Avenue, Brent, LONDON, NW6 7QP

the conversion of existing rear outbuilding to a self- contained 3 bedroom C3 residential dwelling

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Forrett C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, with particular regards to trees
whether the proposal provides for suitable living conditions for the future occupiers of the dwelling with particular regard to access, privacy and the overall standard of accommodation
the living conditions of the occupiers of the existing dwellings

What decided it

The proposal failed to demonstrate that trees on or adjoining the site would not be harmed by the new access, and the future occupants would suffer unacceptable loss of privacy due to inadequate separation distances and overlooking from upper floors of the adjacent property.

Plan policies cited: Policy BGI2, Policy DMP1

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