3 Lansdowne Grove, London, London, NW10 1PL

Planning appeal 3363599 at 3 Lansdowne Grove, London, London, NW10 1PL (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 28 July 2025 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether satisfactory living conditions are provided and the loss of a single family dwelling is justified.

change of use of dwellinghouse to 7 bedroom / 7 person HMO and works to include demolition of front porch, single storey rear extension, rear dormer window, 3 front rooflights, creation of rear terraces on rear projection and first floor with replacement of window and door, alteration of fenestration, boundary treatment, provision of refuse storage and associated landscaping

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Perrins N
Postcode: NW10 1PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether satisfactory living conditions are provided and the loss of a single family dwelling is justified
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbours with particular regard to noise, disturbance and privacy
The provision of cycle parking
Fire safety

What decided it

The proposal fails to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants and would result in unacceptable harm to character and appearance and neighbouring amenity, contrary to multiple development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BH7Policy BH11Policy D4Policy D6Policy D12aPolicy DMP1Policy T5Policy BT1Policy BT2

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