®Planning appeal decision
27 Cranhurst Road, Brent, London, NW2 4LJ
Planning appeal 3341266 at 27 Cranhurst Road, Brent, London, NW2 4LJ (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 28 November 2024 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and the area, including its effect on trees.
‘loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof windows, single storey side and rear extension, basement conversion, rear outbuilding for storage and internal alterations’
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- NW2 4LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and the area, including its effect on trees
- Whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for the occupiers of the property, with particular regard to internal space and light to the basement area
- Whether the proposal would deliver the required level of urban greening and a biodiversity net gain
- Whether the proposal makes appropriate provision for parking and the storage of bicycles
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 25 and 29 Cranhurst Road
- Whether the proposal would be acceptable in terms of flood risk
- Whether the proposal would achieve a suitable standard of fire safety
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area due to the effect of the outbuilding on trees, would fail to provide suitable living conditions for occupiers due to inadequate basement light and substandard bedroom sizes, and would not deliver the required urban greening and biodiversity net gain.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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