Planning appeal decision
53 Moat Drive, Harrow, HA1 4RY
Planning appeal 3335690 at 53 Moat Drive, Harrow, HA1 4RY (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 2 May 2024 by Inspector Seymour J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene.
Alterations and extension to roof to form end gable; rear dormer; two rooflights in front roofslope; single storey rear extension; first floor side extension; external alterations (demolition of shed)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Seymour J
- Postcode
- HA1 4RY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene
What decided it
The first floor side extension and hip-to-gable extension would be set down from the main ridge line and sit behind the existing two-storey extension, ensuring a subservient appearance that would not materially harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy DM1 APolicy DM1 BCore Policy CS1.BPolicy D3.D
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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