Planning appeal decision
180 Marsh Lane, Stanmore, HA7 2SL
Planning appeal 3355641 at 180 Marsh Lane, Stanmore, HA7 2SL (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 6 March 2026 by Inspector Street E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
without planning permission, the unauthorised installation of 1.85m high front boundary wall with brick piers and electric sliding gate ”
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Street E
- Postcode
- HA7 2SL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The height and location of the boundary wall causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area by interrupting the spacious, open character of the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 D (1) and (11) of the London Plan 2021Core Policy CS1B of the Harrow Core Strategy 2012Policy DM1 of the Development Management Policies Local Plan 2013Harrow Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guide 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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