®Planning appeal decision
22 Forest Gate, London, Brent, NW9 0SP
Planning appeal 3327208 at 22 Forest Gate, London, Brent, NW9 0SP (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 25 June 2024 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the “demolition of garage and erection of a single storey dwelling with pitched roof, sub-division of rear garden, provision for cycle and refuse storage and associated landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce S
- Postcode
- NW9 0SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, having regard to on-street parking provision in the area
- whether the proposed development makes adequate provision for cycle parking and bin storage
- whether the appeal site is a suitable location for housing, having regard to the accessibility to public transport and local services
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of neighbouring properties, with regard to outlook and daylight
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The harm to character and appearance and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest contribution to housing supply and associated social and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy BT2Policy BH4Policy BT3London Plan 2021 Policy T6London Plan 2021 Policy T5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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