Planning appeal decision
40 Chestnut Drive, Harrow, HA3 7DJ
Planning appeal 3340672 at 40 Chestnut Drive, Harrow, HA3 7DJ (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 23 May 2024 by Inspector Andrews M, 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, the semi-detached pair with No.42 and their immediate surroundings.
a double and single storey side and rear extension & loft conversion (retrospective)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- HA3 7DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the semi-detached pair with No.42 and their immediate surroundings
What decided it
The amendments to provide a gable ended roof on the side extension to match the loft conversion roof, combined with the set down, set back and reasonable gap to the neighbouring property, would resolve the awkward appearance and make the development acceptable in the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1 Section B of the Harrow Core Strategy 2012Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan 2013Policies D3: D1) & 11) of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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