Planning appeal decision
38 Hillcroft Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5AR
Planning appeal 3332143 at 38 Hillcroft Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5AR (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 12 March 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the erection of a single storey rear extension, first floor front/rear extension, insertion of a rear roof slope skylight and side wall window
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- HA5 5AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The loss of the distinctive catslide roof and the adverse effect of the proposed front extension on the character and appearance of the host property and streetscene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM 1Policy D3Policy CS.1
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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