20 The Spinney, Stanmore, Harrow, HA7 4QJ

conversion of garage to habitable room with installation of window to front; front porch; single storey rear extension; pitched roof over existing rear extension; roof alterations to raise ridge height; side and rear dormers; 3no external air conditioning units; external alterations (demolition of porch)

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: McGurk N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Its effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The proposed development would appear in character with the surrounding area of extended dwellings with varied architectural forms and would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: London Plan (2021) Policy D3, DMP Policy DM1, Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guide (2010)

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