Planning appeal decision
R/O 44 Hunters Grove, Harrow, HA3 9AA
Planning appeal 3331908 at R/O 44 Hunters Grove, Harrow, HA3 9AA (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 5 July 2024 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the development is acceptable having regard to local plan policies.
a new 2 bedroom bungalow to replace existing outbuilding using the same footprint
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- HA3 9AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the location of the development is acceptable having regard to local plan policies
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents at No. 42 and 44 Hunters Grove with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal fails to accord with the development plan as it would be located on garden land contrary to the spatial strategy, would cause significant adverse harm to character and appearance, and would harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No. 44 Hunters Grove with regard to outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1(A)Policy CS1(B)Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM1Policy DM27
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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