Planning appeal decision
36-37 Kenton Park Parade, Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 8DW
Planning appeal 3333697 at 36-37 Kenton Park Parade, Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 8DW (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 30 May 2024 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on character and appearance.
installation of retractable canopy with timber flower bed at ground floor level to be used for outdoor seating from the times 12:00 to 21:00
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- HA3 8DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on character and appearance
- the living conditions of neighbours
What decided it
The combination of the site's location on a busy road with existing high ambient noise levels and the imposition of a condition limiting use to daytime and early evening hours (12:00-21:00) adequately mitigates potential noise impacts on neighbouring residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1 of the Harrow Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013)Policy DM38 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013)Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D13 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D14 of the London Plan (2021)
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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