®Planning appeal decision
7 Hill Close, London, NW2 6RE
Planning appeal 3359019 at 7 Hill Close, London, NW2 6RE (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 14 July 2025 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would accord with the spatial strategy of the development plan concerning housing mix and accessibility to sustainable transport.
Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse to x3 self-contained flats. Removal of porch and front bay window, erection of front extension to create refuses storage . x2 ground floor side obscure glazed windows, rear dormer, roof terrace to side elevation. Solar panel to roof and cycle storage to front garden. EV charge point
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- NW2 6RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would accord with the spatial strategy of the development plan concerning housing mix and accessibility to sustainable transport
- whether it would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area
- whether it would deliver suitable living conditions for future occupiers, with specific regard to outlook and floor-to-ceiling heights
- whether it would provide adequate car parking, bin storage and cycle storage
- whether it would be acceptable in terms of biodiversity, geodiversity and urban greening
- whether it would include appropriate measures for fire safety
- whether it would have an acceptable relationship to the neighbouring school, in terms of overlooking and the potential to prejudice future development
What decided it
The proposal's failure to accord with the spatial strategy of the development plan due to the site's low public transport accessibility level (PTAL 1b) and the multiple policy conflicts regarding character and appearance, living conditions, parking and landscaping collectively outweighed the benefits of additional housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BH11Policy BH4Policy DMP1Policy D6Policy BT2Policy BT4Policy BGI1Policy G6Policy D12
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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