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Split Decision17 September 20263357462

61 Alder Grove, London, NW2 7DE

Planning appeal 3357462 at 61 Alder Grove, London, NW2 7DE (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 September 2026 by Inspector Bale M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice have occurred (ground b).

Authority
London Borough of Brent
Appeal type
Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Bale M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice have occurred (ground b)
  • Whether the matters alleged constitute a breach of planning control (ground c)
  • The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents and on the character and appearance of the area (ground a)
  • Whether the steps required to comply with the notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach (ground f)
  • Whether the time specified to comply with the requirements is reasonable (ground g)

What decided it

The Inspector's finding that the alleged material change of use to flats and HMO had not occurred on the balance of probabilities, combined with the demonstrable severability of the outbuilding from the extension, allowed permission for the extension alone.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMP1Policy BD1

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