®Planning appeal decision
32 Francis Road, Harrow, HA1 2QX
Planning appeal 3337867 at 32 Francis Road, Harrow, HA1 2QX (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 3 July 2024 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the scheme would provide appropriate living conditions for the occupants of the proposed first floor flat, with regard to the quantity and quality of outdoor space; and the effect of the proposal on adjacent occupiers' living conditions, with particular regard to overlooking.
the conversion of a dwellinghouse into two flats (1 x 3 bed and 1 x 2 bed), a single storey front extension; refuse and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA1 2QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the scheme would provide appropriate living conditions for the occupants of the proposed first floor flat, with regard to the quantity and quality of outdoor space; and the effect of the proposal on adjacent occupiers' living conditions, with particular regard to overlooking
What decided it
The proposed balcony with privacy screens would provide appropriate living conditions for the first floor flat occupants while preventing significant overlooking of neighbouring properties, thereby satisfying the main issue regarding outdoor space quality and impact on adjacent occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy D3.D(7) of the London Plan 2021Policy DM27 parts A and C of the Harrow Development Management Policies 2013Harrow Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2010 paragraph 5.15Harrow Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2010 paragraph 5.17
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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