®Planning appeal decision
Flats 1-3, 11 Blenheim Gardens, London, NW2 4NL
Planning appeal 3364758 at Flats 1-3, 11 Blenheim Gardens, London, NW2 4NL (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 14 August 2026 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether compliance with condition 6 is reasonable and necessary to make the development acceptable, having regard to the tests for conditions set out in the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance.
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether compliance with condition 6 is reasonable and necessary to make the development acceptable, having regard to the tests for conditions set out in the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance
What decided it
Condition 6 requiring secure cycle parking was reasonable and necessary to make the development acceptable in accordance with local plan and London Plan policies, and the appellant's alternative internal cycle parking proposal lacked sufficient detail to be approved.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BT1 of the Brent Local Plan 2019-2041 (2022)Policy T5 of The London Plan (2021)
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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