®Planning appeal decision
108 Imperial Drive , North Harrow , Harrow, HA2 7HT
Planning appeal 3332879 at 108 Imperial Drive , North Harrow , Harrow, HA2 7HT (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character of the area, and maintaining mixed, balanced, sustainable and inclusive communities.
Conversion of a dwelling into two flats (1 x 3 bed and 1 x 2 bed); single and two storey side extension; single and two storey rear extension; front porch; alterations to roof; rear dormer; rooflights in front and side roofslopes; landscaping; external alterations (demolition of porch and detached garage)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA2 7HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character of the area, and maintaining mixed, balanced, sustainable and inclusive communities
- Whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of ensuring appropriate living conditions for nearby occupiers and appropriate living conditions for the occupants of the proposed accommodation
What decided it
The disputed condition does not meet the tests of reasonableness or necessity under the NPPF and PPG because the maximum occupancy of the property as two HMOs would be broadly similar to two flats, with no cogent evidence of harm to character, community balance, or living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D6London Plan Policy D3Harrow Development Management Policies 2013 Policy DM26Harrow Development Management Policies 2013 Policy DM 1Harrow Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS 1B
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55Paragraph 56
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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