223 Oakington Manor Drive, WEMBLEY, HA9 6ND

demolition of existing detached garage and construction of single storey detached dwelling as a studio residential unit with front landscaping and amenities

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Han U

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the location of the site is suitable for the proposed development
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 225 Oakington Manor Drive with regard to outlook
whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers with regards to ceiling height

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan by locating new housing in an area with very poor public transport accessibility (PTAL 0) and would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

Plan policies cited: Policy BH4, Policy TP5, Policy DMP1, Policy BD1, Policy D6

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