54 College Road, Wembley, HA9 8RJ

Planning appeal 3336132 at 54 College Road, Wembley, HA9 8RJ (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 February 2026 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the hip to gable end roof extension, rear dormer window, rooflights and external insulation on the character and appearance of the property and area generally.

without planning permission the erection of a hip to gable end roof extension with rear dormer window and rooflights, and, without planning permission the installation of external insulation to the exterior of the premises

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Thompson F
Postcode: HA9 8RJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the hip to gable end roof extension, rear dormer window, rooflights and external insulation on the character and appearance of the property and area generally

What decided it

The scale, bulk and box-like form of the rear dormer window created a top-heavy and dominant appearance poorly related to the dwelling's character, adversely affecting the appearance of the property and area, whereas the hip to gable extension and external insulation were acceptable subject to an agreed painting scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: BD1DMP1

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