®Planning appeal decision
32 Kenmore Road, Harrow, HA3 9EL
Planning appeal 3362187 at 32 Kenmore Road, Harrow, HA3 9EL (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 5 August 2025 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the principle of the proposed development on garden land is acceptable.
the conversion of HMO into four self-contained flats (3 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bed); two storey side to rear extension; single storey rear extension; alterations to roof to raise ridge height and rear dormer; front porch; external alterations; separate amenity space; bin and cycle stores
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- HA3 9EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the principle of the proposed development on garden land is acceptable
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, the terrace, and the area, with particular regard to its design and scale
- Surface water run-off and flood risk
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the layout and outlook of the ground floor flats, and the outdoor space provision
What decided it
The proposed development would constitute unacceptable development on garden land contrary to Core Strategy Policy CS1 and supplementary planning guidance, and would cause harmful effects on the character and appearance of the host property and terrace that could not be outweighed by housing supply or other benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy CS1Policy D3Policy DM1Policy DM9Policy DM10Policy D6Policy DMD1Policy DMD26Policy DMD27Policy H1Policy H2Policy SI 12Policy SI 13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 49Paragraph 75Paragraph 129Paragraph 135
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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