Abha Ltd, 170 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4QD

erection of single-storey rear extension to ground-floor retail unit and connection with existing garage; proposed conversion of existing garage space into retail space; proposed division of ground floor retail unit into two units; proposed erection of two storey rear addition to provide access to the first floor flat

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Clark L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of No 1 Eagle Road with particular regard to outlook
whether suitable measures to manage flood risk can be provided
whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for biodiversity and urban greening
the effect on highway safety, with particular regard to servicing

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan on three substantive grounds—living conditions, flood risk, and biodiversity—and the identified harms outweigh the economic benefits of additional retail provision.

Plan policies cited: Policy DMP1, Policy BSUI3, Policy BGI1, Policy BT3, Policy G5, Policy G6

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