56 Kingsmere Park, London, NW9 8PL

Planning appeal 3328378 at 56 Kingsmere Park, London, NW9 8PL (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 15 March 2024 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the supply of family sized dwellings and access to public transport.

change of use from dwellinghouse to create two flats including demolition of existing storage and utility and erection of part single storey and part two storey side to rear extension, hip to gable end roof extension with rear dormer window, one rear rooflight and front porch

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Senior H
Postcode: NW9 8PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the supply of family sized dwellings and access to public transport
whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the development with particular regard to internal space standards
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to parking
whether the proposal would make suitable provision for cycle parking and refuse storage

What decided it

The proposal's location in an area with poor public transport access (PTAL 1b) and failure to meet minimum bedroom widths for appropriate living conditions were the decisive factors in dismissing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BH11Policy BH4Policy DMP1Policy BT2Policy D6Policy T5

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