Planning appeal decision
2 Lake View, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 7RU
Planning appeal 3350132 at 2 Lake View, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 7RU (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 19 November 2024 by Inspector Metcalfe P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
alterations to hipped roof to provide increased headroom above stair and landing
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Metcalfe P
- Postcode
- HA8 7RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed gable, while not wholly consistent with typical roof forms in this part of the conservation area, would be of modest proportions, largely screened from view, and would reflect the character through its timber detailing and tiling, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- D3 of the London Plan (2021)CS1 of the Harrow Core Strategy (2012)DM1 of the Development Management Plan Local Policies (2013)
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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