®Planning appeal decision
118 Whitchurch Gardens, Edgware, HA8 6PB
Planning appeal 3354209 at 118 Whitchurch Gardens, Edgware, HA8 6PB (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 16 April 2025 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
to demolish existing 2-bedroom bungalow and the creation of 2 semi- detached 3-bedroom dwellings
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- HA8 6PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate car parking, cycle parking, and pedestrian access
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate refuse storage and servicing
What decided it
The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through its narrow width, lack of side gaps, and cramped appearance, which would be contrary to the development plan.
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and excess parking provision significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing delivery on a small site.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1.B of the Harrow Core Strategy, adopted February 2012Policy DM1 of the Development Management Policies Local Plan, adopted 2013Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy T6 of the London Plan 2021Policy T6.1 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM45 of the Development Management Policies Local 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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