Planning appeal decision
69 Hibbert Road, Harrow Weald, HA3 7JU
Planning appeal 3351746 at 69 Hibbert Road, Harrow Weald, HA3 7JU (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 20 November 2024 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
an outbuilding gym with washroom. Ancillary to the main house
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- HA3 7JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The development's excessive scale, bulk and height make it a visually dominant and incongruous feature that harms the character and appearance of the residential area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy D3Core Strategy Policy CS1DMP Policy DM1Residential Design Guide
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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