Planning appeal decision
23 Swinderby Road, Wembley, London, HA0 4SD
Planning appeal 3344551 at 23 Swinderby Road, Wembley, London, HA0 4SD (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 24 March 2026 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the area.
Without planning permission, the erection of a single storey canopy extension onto an existing single storey rear extension to the rear of the premises and the erection of a timber structure to the rear of the premises
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- HA0 4SD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the area
- The living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers with regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The development's rear location, modest height, open form with lighter timber materials, and distance from neighbouring properties' rear elevations meant it caused no unacceptable harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy D3 of The London Plan
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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