Planning appeal decision
34 Hillcroft Avenue, Rayners Lane, HA5 5AR
Planning appeal 3346798 at 34 Hillcroft Avenue, Rayners Lane, HA5 5AR (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 25 September 2024 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
a single storey rear infill extension, a first floor side extension and a first floor front and rear infill extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA5 5AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the host property and the streetscene by the proposed extensions outweighed the largely private benefits to the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D3Harrow Development Management Policies 2013 Policy DM 1Harrow Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2010
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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