Planning appeal decision
41 Moat Drive, Harrow, HA1 4RY
Planning appeal 3363319 at 41 Moat Drive, Harrow, HA1 4RY (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 28 October 2025 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on pedestrian safety.
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
- Postcode
- HA1 4RY
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T4Policy T6Policy T6.1Policy DM42Policy D3Policy D6Policy DM1Policy DM26
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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