Planning appeal decision
54 Carlton Avenue, Harrow, HA3 8AY
Planning appeal 3368157 at 54 Carlton Avenue, Harrow, HA3 8AY (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 6 November 2025 by Inspector Nutman E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The proposal's effect on the living conditions of 56 Carlton Avenue, with particular regard to overshadowing and loss of outlook.
a ‘single-storey rear and part side ground floor extension, first floor rear infill extension placement of two new windows’
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nutman E
- Postcode
- HA3 8AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The proposal's effect on the living conditions of 56 Carlton Avenue, with particular regard to overshadowing and loss of outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable loss of outlook to the neighbouring property caused by the combined height and depth of the extension creating a tunnel effect, contrary to local plan policies requiring adequate outlook to be maintained.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013)
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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