®Planning appeal decision
22 Forest Gate, London, Brent, NW9 0SP
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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DMP1, Policy BD1, Policy BT2, Policy BH4, Policy BT3, London Plan 2021 Policy T6, London Plan 2021 Policy T5
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.