®Planning appeal decision
58 Spencer Road, Wealdstone, HARROW, HA3 7AR
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 77
Plan policies cited: Policy DM 26, Policy DM 27, Policy DM 1, London Plan 2021 Policy D6, London Plan 2021 Policy D3(7), London Plan 2021 Policy D3 D(11), London Plan 2021 Policy D11, London Plan 2021 Policy D12
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.