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Dismissed10 November 20253369647

4 Whitby Rd, South Harrow, HA2 8LH

Planning appeal 3369647 at 4 Whitby Rd, South Harrow, HA2 8LH (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 10 November 2025 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

outline application for appearance, layout, scale and landscaping, demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two storey building with loft accommodation comprising five flats

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Harrison F
Postcode
HA2 8LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupiers, with regard to noise/vibration, outlook and privacy
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 6 Whitby Road, with regard to outlook, daylight/sunlight and privacy
  • whether adequate bin storage would be provided
  • whether adequate cycle storage would be provided
  • whether flood risk and drainage have been adequately assessed

What decided it

The proposal's excessive scale, massing and depth would unduly harm the character and appearance of the area and create unacceptable living conditions for both future and neighbouring occupiers, compounded by inadequate bin and cycle storage provision and unassessed flood risk.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 London Plan (2021)Policy D4 London Plan (2021)Policy D14 London Plan (2021)Policy SI8 London Plan (2021)Policy SI12 London Plan (2021)Policy SI13 London Plan (2021)Policy T5 London Plan (2021)Policy CS1 Harrow Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM1 Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013)Policy DM9 Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013)Policy DM23 Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013)Policy DM42 Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013)Policy DM45 Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57Paragraph 182

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