®Planning appeal decision
58 Spencer Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7AR
Planning appeal 3340892 at 58 Spencer Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7AR (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 17 October 2024 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the occupiers of the proposal would experience appropriate living conditions, having regard to internal and external space.
the conversion of the dwellinghouse into four flats (1 x 1 bed, 2 x Studio and 1 x 2 bed); single and two storey side extension; two single storey rear extensions; two rear dormers and insertion of rooflights in front roofslope; external alterations; separate amenity space; boundary treatment; landscaping; refuse and cycle storage (demolition of attached garage at side and removal of rear dormer)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA3 7AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the occupiers of the proposal would experience appropriate living conditions, having regard to internal and external space
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and the area
What decided it
The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply engaged the tilted balance, and the substantial benefits of housing delivery outweighed the very limited harm from the slight shortfall in one flat's living space.
The very limited harm from the slight shortfall in living space in one flat and slight conflict with the development plan was outweighed by the substantial weight given to housing delivery and the Framework's presumption in favour of sustainable development, resulting in permission being granted contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM 26Policy DM 27Policy DM 1London Plan 2021 Policy D6London Plan 2021 Policy D3(7)London Plan 2021 Policy D3 D(11)London Plan 2021 Policy D11London Plan 2021 Policy D12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 77
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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