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Dismissed16 October 20253367173

Rila Lodge, 7 Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9HY

Planning appeal 3367173 at Rila Lodge, 7 Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9HY (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 16 October 2025 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of 1x single storey self-contained flat with removal of parking spaces, addition of cycle and refuse storage, and hard and soft landscaping to create amenity space to the land rear to 5-7 Chalkhill Road

Authority
London Borough of Brent
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cryan M
Postcode
HA9 9HY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The provision of adequate outdoor amenity space for occupants of the existing Rila Lodge flats

What decided it

The siting and massing of the proposed dwelling would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area by introducing a substantial structure into a spacious garden setting, conflicting with design policies DMP1 and BD1, and the uncertainty over amenity space provision would adversely affect existing residents' living conditions contrary to Policy BH13.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy BH13Policy D6

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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