Planning appeal decision
19 Christchurch Avenue, Brent, London, NW6 7QP
Planning appeal 3327028 at 19 Christchurch Avenue, Brent, London, NW6 7QP (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 25 October 2024 by Inspector Forrett C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, with particular regards to trees.
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
- Postcode
- NW6 7QP
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BGI2Policy DMP1
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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