41 Moat Drive, HARROW, HA1 4RY

Sub-division of a 3-bedroom dwelling into two dwelling units (2- & 3- bedroom dwellings) including: Two storey side extension; Single storey rear extension; Rear dormer; Front Porch; External alterations; Common & separate amenity space; Additional Vehicle crossing; Separate car & cycle parking spaces; and Refuse storage

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Unwin N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on pedestrian safety
the living conditions of future occupiers with specific regard to internal space, noise, and location of bin storage

What decided it

The proposal would increase the likelihood of conflict between vehicles and pedestrians by reducing the pedestrian refuge and requiring vehicles to reverse, thereby harming pedestrian safety in conflict with development plan policies.

Plan policies cited: Policy T4, Policy T6, Policy T6.1, Policy DM42, Policy D3, Policy D6, Policy DM1, Policy DM26

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